By Obakeng Maje

Hartswater-A man appeared briefly before Warrenton Magistrate Court for alleged rape.

Hartswater Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit are investigating a rape which allegedly took place two weeks ago. 

The accused, Johannes Maphelle(52), employed as a general worker at a primary school in Warrenton, allegedly raped a 7 year old school boy in the school toilets. 

“The victim’s mother noticed that something was wrong while bathing the boy and questioned him about his peculiar actions. The boy then revealed to his mother that he was raped by the general worker during the school interval, earlier that day” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

The suspect was arrested and made his second appearance in the Warrenton Magistrates’ Court on Monday and the case was remanded for 10 September 2013. 

“The suspect will remain in custody. The investigation continues” he said.-TDN

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