Teenager (16) arrested for raping younger siblings in Namakgale
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly raping his 12-year-old sister and 8-year-old brother in Namakgale.
PHALABORWA – Police Detectives in the Phalaborwa Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit arrested a 16-year-old suspect on July 18 in connection with two cases of rape involving his siblings – a 12-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy.
It is alleged that the incident occurred on the evening of July 15 at their residence in the Namakgale area.
Victims disclosed the abuse to their mother
The matter came to light on July 17 when one of the victims informed their mother about the incident. The mother confronted her elder son, who became violent and assaulted her.
She then reported the incident to the police, and both victims were taken to a local hospital for medical examination.
Community apprehends suspect
A case of two counts of rape was opened. Community members became involved and managed to apprehend the suspect, handing him over to the local police. He was then arrested.
The suspect appeared before the Children’s Justice Court in the Namakgale Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 20.
