A 20-year-old rape accused was remanded in custody upon appearance before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 September 2022. He will reappear before the same court on Wednesday, 5 October 2022.
The accused’s court appearance stems from his apprehension on Friday, 16 September 2022.
It is alleged that a concerned neighbour heard a child crying continually and went to investigate. Consequently, a three-year-old child was found in the presence of the accused who is the child’s caregiver (child-minder).
Upon further investigation, the neighbour realised that the child was apparently raped. The police were immediately summoned and the child was taken for medical attention and the rape was confirmed.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident. The General also thanked the neighbour who acted accordingly when she heard the child crying. He said further that it is disturbing that such a vulnerable child was violated by a person who was supposed to take care of her.
