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Rape accused back to jail on new charges

Gomolemo Loeto
Gomolemo Loeto

Accused serial rapist Gomolemo Loeto, 36, from Mmathethe has been sent back to prison following an urgent application by the prosecution to add two additional rape cases against him.

Loeto appeared before Extension II Magistrates' Court which was recently informed of two new rape cases registered against the accused after he had been granted bail in the last appearance.

Just when he had met his bail requirements and was set to be free, Investigating Officer (IO) Tiboni Lucas and Prosecutor Peter Mapotsane slapped new charges against him.

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