A regional court prosecutor Dinesh is accused of sexual assault and sexual intimidation.
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A prosecutor accused of sexual assault and sexual intimidation appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Dinesh Nandkisoor, a regional court prosecutor based at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court, is accused of sexual assault committed on September 25 last year.
He handed himself over to the Randburg Police Station on Monday, and was subsequently arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual intimidation, as well as two counts of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
Kaizer Kganyago, national spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), said the State alleged that the complainant was referred to Nandkisoor, while seeking assistance with her brother’s case at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court.
He said during a follow-up visit, Nandkisoor allegedly engaged in inappropriate and indecent conduct, and attempted to compel the woman to engage in a sexual act.
“The following day, she reported the matter to a community leader, who accompanied her to confront the accused (Nandkisoor). He denied the allegations but allegedly offered to withdraw her brother’s case if she did not report the incident.”
Kganyago said the matter was postponed for a formal bail application on March 30.
He said the State intended on opposing bail.
Nandkisoor was remanded into custody.
Advocate Andy Mothibi, the National Director of Public Prosecutions said the NPA remains committed to upholding the rule of law by prosecuting all matters without fear, favour or prejudice and ensuring that justice is pursued impartially in the interests of all South Africans.
He added that all members of NPA are expected to uphold code of conduct, and failure to do so, they will face consequences and the law will take its course.
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, in a statement, said it supported the work of law enforcement agencies and the NPA in ensuring that the matter is properly investigated and prosecuted.
“Accountability remains essential to maintaining public confidence in the justice system. The Ministry will continue to monitor developments and remains committed to upholding the integrity of the justice system and ensuring that justice is served.”