By Mashamba Media
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A 41 year old father from Malelane appeared before Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Monday 21 October 2024 for allegedly raping his two daughters aged six and ten years.
It is alleged that the children suffered the ordeal from last year until the matter was picked up at school where their 13 year old sister is learning.
The victim’s sister shared the disturbing news with her friend at school who later reported to the teachers. After the school authorities learned about the abuse, the department of social development was activated, and in turn, 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 on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
The incident allegedly took place in the presence of their mother who was either sleeping or watching television during the commission of the crime.
All the three girls and a boy were removed from their parental house and are currently sheltered at the place of safety.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, 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.
Mkhwanazi welcomed the arrest of the suspect and said justice will be served for the innocent children.
