Ex-Springboks Coach Peter de Villiers Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been acquitted of sexual assault charges after a Malmesbury Regional Court ruling on Thursday, 28 August 2025.

The magistrate dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence, clearing him of all criminal liability.

The Charges Against Peter de Villiers

• De Villiers faced two counts of sexual assault and one count of crimen injuria.

• The case began in early 2024 after complaints led to formal prosecution.

• The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) pursued the charges, but the court ruled the State failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Political Fallout and GOOD Party Expulsion

While the legal case has ended, the political impact remains.

• In February 2024, the GOOD Party suspended De Villiers pending internal investigations.

• By March 2024, the party expelled him, citing constitutional and conduct violations.

• He was also removed from the Western Cape provincial legislature.

The court’s verdict clears him of criminal wrongdoing, but the party expulsion still stands.

What This Means for De Villiers

• Legally, De Villiers leaves the courtroom with a full acquittal.

• Politically, his career within the GOOD Party is over, as the disciplinary findings remain in effect.

• His broader reputation and future in public life remain uncertain.

{Source: TheSouthAfrican}

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