02/11/2023
A 16 YEAR-OLD GIRL R***D BY HER 26 YEAR-OLD BROTHER AT BABANANA VILLAGE
LETSITELE- The Police in Letsitele under Mopani District are searching for a 26 year-old male suspect in connection with the r**e of his 16 year-old sister that occurred at Babanana village on 21 September 2023 at about 22:00.
According to the information received, the victim was asleep inside the bedroom that she shares with her 11 and 26 year-old brother.
It is reported that an elder brother joined the victim who was sleeping on separate blankets with her younger brother. The suspect allegedly undressed the victim and r**ed her while the younger brother was asleep.
The following day the victim went to school without informing anyone what had happened about the incident. Fortunately, while attending school the victim was confronted by one of the Educators who noticed that something was wrong with her. The teenager informed the Educator that she was r**ed by her brother in the evening.
Afterwards, the Educator attempted to locate the mother of the victim for a while but she was not successful. On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Educator managed to find the victim's mother and told her what has happened between her children.
The mother then consulted with the Social Worker on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 and the duo reported the incident at Letsitele police station.
A r**e case was immediately opened against the elder brother of the victim who is currently on the run and a manhunt is underway for his arrest.
The police appeal to anyone with information that can assist should contact the Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Investigating Officer Sergeant Mavhungu on 0643758481 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.
Police investigations are continuing.