He was tracked down in Hartenbos in the Southern Cape earlier this week, following a claim by Deon Wiggett that Breytenbach raped him 20 years ago.

It’s believed several more men have come forward with similar claims and have opened cases with the police.

Breytenbach was nabbed and transported from the Southern Cape to Cape Town Police Station in handcuffs.

Despite reports of a suicide attempt last week, police have confirmed Breytenbach says he will cooperate.

Allegations of sexual misconduct first came to light in Wiggett’s series of podcasts in which he outed Breytenbach and detailed their interactions. 

Other complainants reportedly say they were victims of his alleged lewd acts when he was still a teacher, going as far back as 1997. 

Breytenbach immediately closed his businesses when the claims were made and went underground.

Police aren't excluding that further charges might be added when he appears in court on Thursday.

UPDATE: Breytenbach is granted R50 000 bail with conditions. Magistrate reminds him to have no contact, even via social media, with complainants. Matter postponed until February 4 for further investigation. 

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