By Obakeng Maje
Mmakau- North West police arrested a 45 year-old ANC councillor in Bedwang near Mmakau today.
The ANC councillor was arrested after he allegedly rape a 13 year-old girl.
“The incident took place on saturday when a 13 year-old girl and her friend came from the sportsground in ther area” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.
“He allegedly offered a lif to the minors and promised to take them home,however along the way he changed his tune telling the girls that he need to withdraw the money at the ATM in Makapanstad” police said.
Police said the councillor drove-pass Makapanstad and drove towards Hamaskraal.
The councillor allegedly bought food for the girls after withdrawing the  money.
He allegedly took them home and had braai there.
“Later on,he took the kids home and while on the way he stopped his car. He allegedly asked a 13 year-old girl to accompany him to the nearest bushes where the ordeal took place” police said.
After the alleged rape,he drove to Bollantloko village near Mmakau.
“When they arrived in the area,he took the girl to a dam at Sutelong village and allegedly rape the minor again”
“The girl managed to escape and reported the ordeal to her mother” Ngubane said.
A case of rape was opened and he was arrested today.
“A councillor will appear on friday for rape at Themba Magistrate Court” Ngubane said.