Outrage in Diepsloot as delays stall justice for assault victim

RESIDENTS of the Lion Park informal settlement in Diepsloot have expressed outrage over continued delays in the case of a three-year-old girl who was brutally stabbed and sexually assaulted a few months ago.

- ANITA NKONKI

The child, identified as Warona, remains in the hospital recovering from her injuries.

Her alleged attacker, Mlungisi Ndlondlo, appeared for the second time in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court last week.

However, the matter was once again postponed, this time to December 11, due to missing statements and outstanding documentation.

Police have previously confirmed that Dlodlo is facing charges of rape, attempted murder and Contravention of Immigration Act.

Family members say they are losing patience with the slow pace of the investigation and court process. They have also vowed to stage a protest during the next court appearance to draw attention to what they believe is a failure of justice.

“The magistrate asked when the outstanding statements would be obtained,” a relative who attended the hearing told the Saturday Star.