Benedict Vilakazi has been suspended as Orlando Pirates’ captain after he appeared on a rape charge in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s court on Tuesday, South African Broadcasting Corporation news reported.
Bafana Bafana player Vilakazi was granted bail of R10 000.
He is facing a charge of having raped a 15-year-old girl in Johannesburg on January 27.
The state alleges that Vilakazi went to the girl’s home in Rosettenville and asked to use the bathroom. Once inside, he allegedly called the girl and then raped her.
The Star newspaper reported on Wednesday that Vilakazi has denied all the allegations.
Vilakazi’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 31. – Sapa