One-year-old child allegedly raped by father in KaBokweni
"At this stage, the matter is still under intense investigation and not much can be divulged,"
The SAPS in KaBokweni arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of his child aged one year and eight months.
The incident happened on Monday morning.
Father to appear in KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court for alleged rape
Brig Leonard Hlathi, spokesperson for the police, said, “The matter was immediately reported to the police, who swiftly arrested the man.
“The suspect is expected to appear in the KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court tomorrow on a charge of rape.
“At this stage, the matter is still under intense investigation and not much can be divulged,” said Hlathi.
Stepfather allegedly rapes stepdaughter
In a separate incident, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 36-year-old stepfather last night in Schoemansdal.
“Reports indicate that the child complained of not feeling well and was taken to a local clinic. Medical eximaninations confirmed that she had been raped.
The matter was also reported to the police and a case was opened,” said Hlathi.
The suspect was arrested the day of the incident.
He is expected to appear in the Tonga Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
