KHUMA: A 68-year-old man is expected to appear soon before the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping her 14-year-old granddaughter for some time. 

The last incident happened during the night of Monday, 14 May 2012. 

“It is alleged that The victim cried hysterically when asked to do the oral reading work by standing in front of the whole class at one of the high schools in the area and read out loud.  The teacher investigated what the matter was and it was then that the rape ordeal came to light” North West SAPS Sopkesperson warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.

The victim’s aunt was called to the school and was informed about the incident. She denied the accusation against her father. 

Allegedly the matter was reported previously to the family but it was kept as a family secret. 

It is also said the family dismissed the allegations and said they were caused by witchcraft and the devil.  Police were informed and the suspect was arrested on Sunday, 20 May 2012.