Limpopo teacher arrested for alleged rape of learner (13)
A 58-year-old teacher from Makotopong, outside Polokwane, will appear before the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on a charge of rape following his arrest.
POLOKWANE – A primary school teacher (58) from Makotopong, outside Polokwane, was arrested on Monday afternoon for the repeated rape of one of his learners, a 13-year-old girl, allegedly by him.
The man, who was on the run, was arrested after a declaration by the provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, for the police to mobilise resources at their disposal and track the suspect down.
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He will appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (April 2) on a charge of rape.
The Limpopo police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba said the arrest follows an extensive investigation by detectives from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) and was welcomed by Hadebe.
“We will never allow anyone to molest children under our watch. Our specialised FCS unit will ensure that we have a watertight case to ensure that justice prevail in this matter. The SAPS is still committed to protect the most vulnerable sector of our society against perpetrators of gender-based violence in the province. The FCS will continue to work closely with the social workers to ensure that the family and victim receive adequate psycho-social support,” Hadebe said.
