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Alleged Thembisa serial rapist set to go on trial

BENONI - Ekurhuleni community leaders are demanding alleged serial rapist Sipho Lucas Phiri be locked up for good.

He's accused of inflicting a reign of terror for six years, allegedly raping 37 women -- some as young as 15.

He's set to go on trial but is attempting to bar eNCA's cameras from televising proceedings.

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Phiri is charged with 145 counts which include rape, kidnapping, pointing a firearm, fraud, obstruction of justice and forcing someone to witness a sexual act.

Since his arrest in January 2023 he's been remanded in custody. 

His trial has been set down for three weeks.

  • eNCA Senior Reporter Silindelo Masikane reports.

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