North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has expressed shock at the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl by her 61- year -old grandpa and 51- year- old uncle. The pair arrested over the weekend is expected to appear in the Koster Magistrates Court today.

“We wish to condemn in the strongest terms possible the horrendous and shameful act which has robbed the child of her innocence. The alleged betrayal of trust by the closest people who were supposed to protect her is unforgivable,” Premier Mahumapelo said in calling for no bail, intensified effort to protect children and united action against the scourge of rape.

Mahumapelo said that the incident committed around child protection week calls for intensified effort to protect children and for moral regeneration to be deepened.

According to police, the incident happened between June 3 and 20, 2014, at Senthumule, Koster. 

 “The child’s guardian became concerned when she realised that the child was not walking properly. The child was taken to the hospital where it was discovered that she was raped,” Colonel Sabata Mokgwabaone said.

Mokgwabone said that the child informed the guardian that she had been raped by her two relatives.

They were arrested on Saturday.
-TDN
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