KWAZULU-NATAL. — Two criminal case files have been registered after 74 women came forward with allegations against a man at the centre of an investigation into alleged sexual offences in Hilton. The development was announced on Friday by Brad Nathanson of Brad Nathanson Investigations.
Nathanson says statements and affidavits have been obtained and that the case files will be handed over to the police's family violence, child protection and sexual crimes unit (FCS) for further investigation. Formal charges may follow as the process progresses. According to Nathanson, the investigation is still in an early stage and the police must properly investigate the allegations and available evidence. The suspect's identity has not yet been disclosed. Nathanson says he will not release the name prematurely in order not to jeopardise the investigation, the evidence or the possibility of a successful prosecution.
Nathanson also said some women have described the lasting impact that the alleged experiences have had on their lives and relationships. He has thanked the women who came forward and asked the public not to spread unverified information or prejudice the investigation. The allegations have not yet been tested in court. The registration of criminal case files does not mean the suspect has been found guilty.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
