Rape Cover-up Case Against Brighton Beach Police Officers to Proceed
The trial involving three police officers from the Brighton Beach Police Station, accused of covering up a rape case, will proceed despite an internal disciplinary hearing report clearing one of the officers.
In the Durban Magistrates Court, Magistrate Mayne Mewalal was informed that the state had consulted with the senior public prosecutor, who concluded that the report had no impact on the state's case.
The case, which was adjourned to April 2026, involves a victim, referred to as "Q", who was raped at knife-point in The Bluff on 4 March 2023. Despite identifying Zwelakhe Mashaba as her attacker, he was released.
The state had conferred with the senior public prosecutor who had concluded that the report had no bearing on the state’s case.
- The rape occurred in March 2023.
- The accused first pleaded in June 2025.
- The case was adjourned to April 2026.
Author's summary: Rape cover-up case to proceed against police officers.