| Rape suspect due to appear before Makhado Magistrate's Court | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/04/15 |
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Media Statement POLOKWANE - The members of Makhado Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit have arrested a 39-year-old male suspect following an alleged rape incident of a 16-year-old female victim at Zamekomste village in Tshilwavhusiku area, Vhembe district.
According to the report, on Thursday, 09 April 2026, at around 19:00, the complainant on behalf of her granddaughter, alleged that on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at around 16:30, the victim was walking next to the suspect’s homestead and was approached by the suspect’s young brother, who told her that his brother was calling her to his homestead. The victim responded to the request, and found the suspect waiting outside the house.
The suspect forced her inside the house and raped her. After the ordeal, he instructed the victim not to inform anyone.
The victim reported the matter to her grandmother, who registered a rape case at Tshilwavhusiku SAPS. The Makhado FCS unit responded swiftly after receiving the case docket resulting in the apprehension of the suspect.
The suspect will appear before Makhado Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 facing a charge of rape.
The police investigation continues.
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