The Lingelethu township community in Malmesbury, wants an alleged rapist to remain behind bars.

Andile Mangele, appeared in the local magistrate’s court, this week.

He remains behind bars until his next court appearance, on Monday, where he’s expected to apply for bail.

He’s facing three counts of rape and kidnapping.

It’s alleged that he assaulted three women, between last year and this year.

Mangele apparently lured his victims from the Eastern Cape, under the false pretense of employment opportunities.

Local leader Valley Ngkapele, says Mangele’s alleged actions are not news to this community…