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Human trafficking case against Durban businessman postponed to August 25
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Images: Wikus de Wet and Brenton GeachSource: Getty ImagesDURBAN — A 65-year-old Durban businessman has made his first appearance in court on charges of human trafficking, kidnapping, sexual assault, and contraventions of both the Cybercrimes Act and the Films and Publications Act.
Case postponed, accused cannot be namedAccording to eNCA, the accused cannot be named at this stage because he has yet to plead on the sexual assault charge.
See post here:Case rooted in 2022 Durban North raidBroader details surrounding the case have been circulating since the arrest.
Authorities reportedly raided a multi-storey mansion in Durban North in March 2022, which was linked to the accused.
According to written statements seen by TimesLive and amaBhungane, the women were allegedly lured to Durban under the pretence of legitimate employment.