By REGINALD KANYANE
7 April 2025- The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng said the alleged rape of a girl (7), in Ipelegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke, shows the extent of moral decay in societies. Morweng visited the family of the little girl today, where the family shared the harrowing experience.
He further said a case of rape was opened at Ipelegeng Police Station in December 2024, two suspects aged 56 and 58, were arrested and appeared in the Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court last week Friday. Morweng added that, the two were remanded in custody and they will appear again on 10 April 2025.
“I was informed of the other rape incidents, which the community says are still unresolved. I implore on the police to expedite cases and keep families of the victims informed,” he said.
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