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Centurion father in court for multiple counts of rape

Pierre van Ryneveld man charged with multiple sexual offences against his children.

A Pierre van Ryneveld father has been charged with multiple counts of raping his children.

The man, whose identity cannot be revealed to protect his children, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this week.

It is believed he will be charged with up to 40 counts of rape.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku said the specific number and nature of charges are yet to be confirmed.

“[It is] safe to say various charges under the Sexual Offences Act including several of rape,” said Mfaku.

He said the matter has been postponed to 11 July to finalise investigations.

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