Alleged Ekurhuleni Serial Rapist Denied Bail

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) successfully opposed bail application for Nkosinathi Phakati (36) at the Deveyton Magistrates’ Court today. Phakati is facing 203 charges of rape, kidnapping and theft committed in and around Ekurhuleni between 2012 to 12 March 2021.  

All the alleged offences were against females,  aged between 14 to 44 years old.  Phakati was arrested on 17 March 2021, after he attempted to go back to one of his victim’s homes.  In court, he asked to be released on bail because of ill health, after he previously abandoned his bail application the previous year.  

Prosecutor Refiloe Neluonde told the court that it was not in the best interest of justice to release Phakati on bail, because the state had a strong case against him. There is evidence that linked him to the crimes.  She further reminded the court that, should Phakati be sentenced, he was possibly facing multiple life terms and therefore, he would be a flight risk. With regards to his health, the prosecutor said Phakati was receiving all the necessary medical attention he needed and there was evidence to that effect.  

The Court denied Phakati’s bail application and the matter was postponed to 01 March 2022, for a transfer date to the High Court sitting in Benoni.

Issued by

Lumka Mahanjana

NPA Regional Spokesperson:

North Gauteng Pretoria

073 002 0000  lmahanjana@npa.gov.za