Teenage boy arrested for alleged rape of a minor

The Reitz police have arrested an 18-year-old boy from Petsana near Reitz following an alleged rape of a minor, aged 12 at the time.

It’s alleged that on 02 June 2023 the mother became suspicious of her daughter, thinking she might be pregnant and that was positive. She couldn’t report the incident immediately to the police, as she thought that could unsettle her daughter’s health conditions. Her daughter confirmed that she slept with the suspect, even though she can’t remember the exact date.

The suspect was traced on Saturday, 09 September 2023 and arrested by local police. He has been charged with rape and is expected to appear before the Reitz Magistrate Court on Monday, 11 September 2023.

Source: South African Police Service