KIMBERLEY – Members of the Galeshewe Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit arrested a 52-year-old man today in connection with the rape of his 22-year-old biological daughter.
It is alleged the 52-year-old has been raping his daughter since 2018 until 25 April 2020.
The suspect has been threatening her daughter that should she break her silence, he will post her nude pictures on social media.
The victim finally brought her ordeal to the surface on 25 April 2020, thus leading to the suspect’s arrest today, 29 April 2020.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Risimati Peter Shivuri is urging any person who has been sexually abused or who is currently being abused by family members, to break their silence and allow the law to deal with the perpetrators harshly.
“Heinous criminal acts perpetrated by heartless criminals cannot be curbed if they are not reported to the authorities,” emphasized Lieutenant General Shivuri.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Galeshewe Magistrates court tomorrow, 30 April 2020 and any attempt by the suspect to be released on bail will be opposed.
Police investigation continues
