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Limpopo rape allegation marred by more controversy

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Supporters of a senior Limpopo government official whose rape charge was withdrawn on Monday have welcomed the decision to withdraw the charge.

A Botswana national, who is in Limpopo as part of the Cosafa tournament assistance staff, alleged that the official had raped her. The official in turn laid an extortion charge against her.

Both charges were withdrawn, although the NPA has referred the rape charge to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Lawyers representing the official, the accuser and the NPA earlier announced that both charges had been withdrawn.

NPA Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi would not confirm whether there was any monetary settlement for the charges to be withdrawn.

“Both parties have submitted their withdrawal statements. So, we are not going to enrol the case at this stage. The matter is going to be referred to the DPP’s office.”

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