Alleged Eersterust Serial Rapist Appears in Court on New Rape Charge

Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Gauteng Division Pretoria photo by Dimakatso Modipa

By Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Gauteng Division Pretoria

An alleged Eersterust serial rapist, Helder Isidro (36), from Eersterust, appeared once again in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court, this time facing another charge of rape for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman.

It is alleged that the accused and the complainant initially connected on a Facebook hookup page and later continued their communication via WhatsApp.

During these interactions, they arranged to meet in Mamelodi in January 2024.

On the day of the meet-up, the accused allegedly ordered an e-hailing ride for the complainant, which picked her up from her residence and dropped her off at a petrol station opposite Denlyn Mall.

Upon her arrival, the complainant met the accused, who requested that they walk to his residence.

While walking through a veld, Isidro allegedly grabbed the complainant, undressed her, and raped her while threatening her with a knife.

After the assault, he allegedly took her cellphone and money, gave her R20, and instructed her to take a taxi home.

The complainant reported the matter to the police on 12 August 2025 after recognising the accused from images circulating on social media.

Following investigations, the accused was arrested on 13 November 2025, while he was already in custody on an unrelated matter.

In court, the matter was postponed to 24 November 2025 for bail investigations.