A case of rape was opened after a 13-year-old girl reported to the school social worker that her brother has been raping her.
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On 1 January 2024 police received information that a 21-year-old male has been raping the 13-year-old girl while at home.
The suspect would wait for the victim to get to bed, then surprise her while asleep and rape her. A case of rape was opened at Kagisanong police station for further investigation.
The case was transferred to the Mangaung Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offenses Unit and was assigned to Sergeant Katlego Pheko who was working closely with Advocate Michelle Nel from the National Prosecution Authority.
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The suspect was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment in the Bloemfontein Regional Court this week.
