The department of correctional services on Monday said Nicholas Ninow – the man accused of raping a young girl in the bathroom of a Dros restaurant in September last year – was stable in an external hospital, where he would likely be discharged soon.
“The department can confirm that remand detainee Ninow’s health is stable, waiting to be discharged back to our correctional facility.” “Sadly, DCS was never asked nor engaged by the #NotInMyName on the circumstances which may have led to Mr Ninow being treated by medical professionals,” said Nxumalo.
In January, Ninow was referred for a 30-day mental evaluation at Weskoppies psychiatric hospital in Pretoria. He faces charges of rape, possession of drugs, assault with intent to do bodily harm, and intimidation.