Phethe Sara Simiao is believed to have been assaulted while awaiting his court appearance.
The Mozambican accused of raping and killing six-year-old Amantle Samane was due in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday 1 November.
The matter has been postponed while the 24-year-old receives medical attention, as per SABC News.
The court heard allegations that prison wardens had beaten Simiao, although the accused could not identify his alleged attackers.
He is due back in court on 3 December.
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