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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The man accused of assaulting and pointing a firearm at a teenager in Groblersdal claims he was assaulted in prison and is living under the constant threat of a life-ending attack.<\/p>\n

Corrie Pretorius appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He is applying for bail.<\/p>\n

In an affidavit read out by his lawyer, advocate JJ Venter, Pretorius said he was assaulted while in custody.<\/p>\n

“Due to the nature of the charges and the allegations as covered in detail by the media, my life is under threat in correctional services,” Pretorius said in his affidavit.<\/p>\n

The affidavit read:<\/p>\n

Pretorius added that he was deeply traumatised by what had transpired in prison and was faced with the constant threat of a life-ending attack in prison.<\/p>\n

The State opposed bail and investigating officer Sergeant Jappie Skosana was called to the stand to give evidence.<\/p>\n

Skosana testified that he was not told about the alleged attack on Pretorius while in custody.<\/p>\n

He added that no case had been opened in relation to the alleged incident.<\/p>\n

Skosana also testified that he believed Pretorius was safer in custody and said he believed the accused would be in danger if he were to be released on bail.<\/p>\n

‘Justice will prevail’ – Corrie Pretorius in court for vicious assault on teen in Groblersdal<\/p>\n

This was one of the points made in opposing bail.<\/p>\n

Pretorius was charged with assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm.<\/p>\n

According to police, an argument broke out between Pretorius and the teenager at a fish and chips outlet in town over the use of seasoning.<\/p>\n

Pretorius allegedly demanded to use the seasoning first when an argument ensued.<\/p>\n

In a video that appears to have captured part of the incident, Pretorius can be seen dragging the teenager around on the ground while carrying a firearm.<\/p>\n

He then kicks and stamps on the boy, who lies helplessly on the ground.<\/p>\n

The bail application continues.<\/p>\n

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