A doctor from the Eastern Cape was released on R5 000 bail last week after appearing in the Komani Magistrate’s Court on a charge of rape, the incident allegedly taking place at his practice earlier this month.
IOL reports that Dr Phiwe Jafta (42) was arrested last Wednesday.
According to SAPS Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, on 11 February, a 22-year-old woman reportedly visited the doctor’s practice to donate toddler clothing to his charity organisation, PJ Jafta Foundation. The doctor apparently offered the victim a “free whole-body examination” as a token of appreciation.
“The victim alleged that she was then surprised when the doctor jumped over her and forced himself on her,” said Mgolodela.
The woman claimed she was told not to scream because other patients were present in the surgery.
Police added that after the ordeal, the victim reported that she was given a voucher to buy a morning-after pill as everything allegedly happened without a condom.
Jafta is expected to return to court on 30 April.
District Police Commissioner Major-General Rudolph Adolph has called on investigators to conduct a thorough inquiry.
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