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#PODCAST Alleged child sex ring kingpin, Gerhard Ackerman's bail revoked

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Alleged child sex ring kingpin Gerhard Ackerman's bail has been revoked at the high court in Johannesburg. Ackerman faces more than 730 charges including possession of child pornography, rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault. He was THE co-accused of senior advocate and acting judge Paul Kennedy before his death. Kennedy committed suicide some months after he was arrested and charged alongside Ackerman. Ackerman allegedly trafficked minor teenagers and sexually groomed them before selling their services to other adult clients for money. He is also accused of raping and sexually assaulting some of the victims himself.  According to the indictment, Kennedy was a client and allegedly helped Ackerman to procure the teenagers for sexual exploitation. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole for more details...

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