Accused misses court appearance in minor-touching case

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against a man accused of inappropriately touching a primary school child has been postponed to 19 October 2026 for his next appearance after he did not attend court on 29 September.

The accused previously appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on 24 and 28 August 2026 and was granted bail of R5,000. He allegedly touched the child’s breasts and buttocks.

The matter had been postponed to 29 September for further investigation. No reason for his absence was provided in the latest update.

The allegations have not yet been proven in court, and the accused remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.