BY Obakeng Maje

Police are seriously concerned about the number of rape and sexual offence cases that are reported daily in the Province.  Since Friday, 18 May 2012, a number of rape and sexual offence cases were reported.

ITSOSENG: A 28-year-old Bangladesh National is expected to appear before the Itsoseng Magistrates, Court on Monday, 21 May 2012 on a charge of soliciting or enticing the commission of an indecent act. 

The incident happened at Shaleng Village in Bodibe.  It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 11:30, a 16-year-old mentally ill victim was send to the shop to buy spice and matches when the suspect called her behind the counter.

“The suspect allegedly tried to bribe the victim with 4 sweets and ordered the victim to kiss him and she refused. The suspect removed the victim’s t-shirt and started to kiss her breasts. He then ordered the victim to kiss his private parts and she did” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.

  He then let her go, but the victim reported the incident and the suspect was later arrested.