Constable in Upington court for 'raping woman numerous times'

The state has indicated it will oppose bail against a police constable accused of rape.  

Luthando Meintjies, 27, appeared in the Upington district court on Monday, where he is facing three counts of rape, three of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and a count of kidnapping.   

On November 15, Meintjies arrived at his house with the 23-year-old complainant at night allegedly after having consumed alcohol.  

“It is alleged that during the night the accused informed the complainant that she must call her mother as he wanted money to buy more beers, and when she could not get the money from her mother, he began to assault her and proceeded to rape her numerous times during the night,” National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said. 

The woman tried to escape and hide in the bathroom, but the accused broke down the door to open it. 

“While all this was happening, she was able to send her uncle text messages for him to come and rescue her from the accused. The uncle arrived at the accused's home with the police and the accused was arrested.” 

The case continues on Tuesday for the continuation of his bail application. 

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