The accused rapist, who cannot be named due to an interdict, submitted that hardships experienced by Dolley-Major, including homelessness and financial constraints and her “seeking pity”, may be the motivation behind the allegations against him.
The matter of Dolley-Major’s alleged rape by a clergyman is heard before Anglican Church of South Africa (ACSA) and while a parallel matter is before court in which the accused sought an interim interdict from the Western Cape High Court which prohibits Dolley from naming him on social media and publicly.
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Church tribunal to hear Reverend June Dolley-Majorâs rape case later this month
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Cape Town - The Cape Town diocese of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) has announced that a special tribunal hearing of the alleged rape case of Reverend June Dolley-Major will be heard later this month.
The president of the Diocesan Tribunal of Cape Town, Bishop Peter Lee, announced that the parties have agreed that the hearing will start on June 28.
A judgment is expected to be announced within 21 days, following the hearing. This may be the subject of a further appeal.
âIn present circumstances, there can be no public access to the hearing venue. The requirement of canon 37:13 of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa that âthe proceedings shall be openâ will be met virtually. The prayers of the church are asked for all involved,â read the statement.
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