June 07, 2005

Priest held for rape

SOUTH AFRICA
News 24

07/06/2005 14:51 - (SA)

Johannesburg - A 52-year-old priest has been arrested for allegedly raping a 43-year-old woman at his home in Duduza, East Rand police said on Tuesday.

Police spokesperson Captain Thobile Xakeka said the man was arrested on Monday after the woman reported the alleged rape to police.

It is believed the woman went to the priest's house to visit his wife when he allegedly forced her into a room and raped her, said Xakeka.

The priest's wife was not at home at the time.

Posted by kshaw at June 7, 2005 04:12 PM