COURT NO-SHOW: ACCUSED STILL AT LARGE

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A man accused of inappropriately touching a primary school child remains at large after failing to attend court. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, but no arrest has yet been made, as on 4 November 2026.

The accused failed to appear in the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on 19 October 2026, prompting the issuing of the warrant and the forfeiture of his R5,000 bail.

He had also missed a court appearance on 29 September, after which the matter was postponed to 19 October. The accused previously appeared in court on 24 and 28 August and was granted bail.

The allegations relate to him allegedly touching the child’s breasts and buttocks. The allegations have not been proven in court, and the accused remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.