Woman, 78, gives harrowing account of alleged rape by trusted gardener and handyman

‘I had to wash off the dirtiness’

Nearing 80 years old, a Gqeberha grandmother was no match for her alleged rapist — more than 34 years her junior and far stronger.

To make matters worse, the man was someone she had trusted, fed and employed for several years, the woman said.  ..

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