Rape-accused Khayelitsha pastor back in court for bail

CAPE TOWN - The bail application of rape-accused pastor Xolani Mbeka continues at the Khayelitsha magistrate's court.

Mbeka faces three counts of rape, attempted murder and assault.

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The 50-year-old is accused of raping young women from his church.

The community is expected to protest outside court as they want Mbeka to be denied bail.

The state opposes bail, but his defence says he is not a flight risk.

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