NELSPRUIT – A 41-year-old father from Malelane is expected to appear before Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court in Malelane today, Monday 21 October 2024, for allegedly raping his two daughters, aged six and ten.
It is alleged that the children suffered the ordeal from last year until the matter was picked up at their 13-year-old sister’s school.
The victim’s sister shared the disturbing news with her friend at school who later reported it to the teachers. After the school authorities learned about the abuse, the department of social development was activated, and in turn, the matter was reported to the police.
A preliminary investigation was conducted, and the children were taken to a medical facility for further investigation. The investigation led to the arrest of the biological father of the children on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
The incident allegedly took place in the presence of their mother who was either sleeping or watching television during the commission of the crime.
All three girls and a boy were removed from their parental house and are currently sheltered at the place of safety.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi was disturbed by the incident and condemned any acts of Gender Based Violence be at home or any other place. General Mkhwanazi welcomed the arrest of the suspect and said justice will be served for the innocent children.
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