By Obakeng Maje

Zeerust-A man denied bail by Zeerust Magistrate Court and will remain in custody.

Milford Mhlari,32 allegedly raped a girl at his house.

“A girl was hitch-hiking at Gopane village when picked up by Mhlari. He asked the girl where she is going and promised to take her to the destination” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

Police said a girl was hitch-hiking to Motlhaba Section and taken to Ntsweletsoku instead.

Mhlari allegedly raped the girl for the whole night of saturday.

Police said a 20 year-old girl went straight to police station to open a rape case.

Mhlari was subsequently arrested and appeared at Lehurutse Magistrate Court.

“He was denied bail and will apply for a formal bail on the 28th of April 2013” Makau said.

Police investigations continue and a rape case was launched.

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