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Lekoelea accused of rape

Johannesburg - Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Steve "Chippa" Lekoelea is accused of allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman, according to a SundayWorld report.

Lekoelea allegedly raped the 20-year-old Vereeniging woman after an all night drinking match in Sharpeville, south of Gauteng, last month.

The once popular footie was arrested then released on R2 000 bail when he appeared in the Vereeniging Magistrates' Court on June 11.


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