Former teacher back in court on rape charges

JOHANNESBURG - The case of Nada-Jane Challita's murder continues to grip the community. 

WATCH: Closing arguments in Amber-Lee Hughes murder case

In court on Thursday, the accused, former preschool teacher Amber Hughes, maintained her not-guilty plea on two new charges of rape. 

Hughes has already confessed to killing the four-year-old. 

However, prosecutors are now presenting forensic evidence that suggests the child was also sexually assaulted, leading to the additional charges. 

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