Ex-Media 24 man faces four new sexual assault charges

Willem Breytenbach in the Cape Town magistrate's court in December 2019. Four new sexual assault charges have now been laid against the former teacher.
Willem Breytenbach in the Cape Town magistrate's court in December 2019. Four new sexual assault charges have now been laid against the former teacher.
Image: Twitter/Nadine Theron

Four new sexual assault charges were laid on Tuesday against former Media 24 employee and teacher Willem Breytenbach.

The new charges bring the total Breytenbach faces to seven.

Police requested a postponement for further investigations when Breytenbach appeared in the Cape Town magistrate's court, and the prosecutor indicated further charges were likely.

The case was postponed until March 30.


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