A 41 year old man appeared in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court in Malalane on Monday, October 21 for allegedly raping his six and 10 year-old daughters.
It is alleged that the incidents took place from last year until the issue was discovered at the school their 13 year-old sister attends.
“The victims’ sister shared the news with her friend at school who later reported to the teachers. Social Development was contacted and the matter was reported to the police. A preliminary investigation was conducted, and the children were taken to a medical facility for further investigation. The investigation led to the arrest of the biological father of the children last Saturday,” reads a statement.
It was also revealed that the incidents took place in the presence of their mother who was either sleeping or watching television. All the three girls and a boy were removed from their parental house and are placed at a place of safety.
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The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi was disturbed by the incident and condemned any acts of Gender Based Violence be at home or any other place. General Mkhwanazi welcomed the arrest of the suspect and said justice will be served for the innocent children.
The father is currently facing three rape counts as preliminary investigations reveal the 13 year-old may have also been sexually abused.
