By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A 39 year-old man briefly appeared before Taung Magistrate Court on Monday after he allegedly raped a patient at Taung Clinic in Taung CBD.

Tshepo Lekgolo,39, who serves as a male nurse at Taung Station clinic allegedly raped a patient at the clinic on Tuesday.

North West police said the patient went to the clinic for medical attention, but was allegedly sexually assaulted by the male nurse.

“We are investigating a case of rape after a 44 year-old woman was allegedly raped by a male nurse,39, at the local clinic. A case of rape was launched by police and investigation continues” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The anxious Lekgolo wearing a grey trouser and powder-blue shirt, briefly appeared at Taung Magistrate Court and a his case was postponed until Wednesday for further investigations.

Lekgolo’s lawyer Mpolokile Mkhize from Isang Ngakale Incorporations said he is not at liberty to divulge the content of the case as he is still have to gather all facts.

The victim’s family did not want to talk to the media and left the court-room immediately after the case was postponed.

North West Department of Health suspended the nurse after the allegations leveled against him. “We can only respond in brief by saying the Department is aware of the allegation leveled against one of our employee, a male nurse who is alleged to have raped a patient. The Department has precautionary suspended the said male nurse and the matter has been reported to Saps for further investigation” departmental spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane said.

Lekgolo’s family members shed tears after the postponement and entered their car with “no comment” answer to our questions.
-TDN
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