Councillor faces sexual assault charge on woman (75)

A MITCHELLS Plain ward councillor has appeared in the Caledon Magistrate’s court on sexual related charges made against him by a 75-year-old woman.

- TRACY-LYNN RUITERS

The ward-92 councillor, which covers Tafelsig, Beacon Valley and Eastridge, allegedly sexually assaulted the pensioner in 2023 when he took her on an outing for her birthday.

She claimed that after having a few drinks, the councillor rubbed his naked behind in her face and “dangled his penis in front of her”.

In turn, the councillor opened a case of crimen injuria against the woman, who he was friends with for over 20 years.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the councillor’s case was remanded to 25 July, while National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that the councillor indeed appeared in court on 9 May 2025 and that the case was postponed for trial.

The woman, now aged 75, said all she wants to see is and also expects is justice. “For what he did and the threats and trauma he put me through, I want justice.”