The Primrose police have recently seen an increase in the number of rape cases being reported in Primrose’s informal settlements.
“What is most concerning is we have registered a number of cases of rapes and assaults between ex-lovers.
“We have received reports that in some instances there is a mutual agreement that the pair will meet at a local tavern and will agree to spend the night together, for a certain fee.
“When the man does not pay, the woman will call the police and lay a charge of rape,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
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In other instances, Maome explained that community members will open a case as a threat to the accused.
“They demand that the accused pay a certain amount to them to withdraw the case or face jail,” he said.
He encouraged the community to think before they register cases.
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“Residents cannot use the police to intimidate each other for payments.
“We continue to warn the community that opening a false case can lead to prosecution on charges of defeating the ends of justice or perjury,” said Maome.
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