Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

WINBURG - The girl was home alone in Winburg on Monday 10 January 2022 at about 16:00, when her brother came home and found her in the bedroom.  The suspect entered the bedroom and tied both her hands at the back with his shoe laces and raped her.

On 23 August 2022 at about 10:06 the victim told her mother that she was 28 weeks pregnant and her own brother is responsible. The incident was reported to the Police Station and a case of rape was registered.

The 21-year-old brother was instantly arrested by Detective Sergeant Mpho Kotsamere of the FCS Unit and he will appear soon in the Winburg Magistrate Court.

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