/ 4 February 2009

Oprah matron case postponed

All six alleged victims of sexual assault at the Oprah Winfrey Academy finished testifying in camera in the Sebokeng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Tiny Makopo, 27, is accused of indecent assault, common assault, soliciting a minor to perform an indecent act and verbal abuse.

The sixth girl had been cross-examined by the former matron’s lawyer on Wednesday, a court official said.

The case was postponed to June 1.

Makopo has pleaded not guilty to the charges. — Sapa