A seven-year-old learner was allegedly raped in Limpopo. Image: Pixabay.
Grade two learner allegedly raped by another minor in school
Police have launched an investigation after a grade two learner was allegedly raped by another minor in school premises.
A seven-year-old learner was allegedly raped in Limpopo. Image: Pixabay.
Police have launched an investigation after a seven-year-old learner was allegedly raped by a grade seven learner at a primary school in Shongoane village under the Waterberg District in Limpopo.
The incident happened on Friday, 19 April 2024.
GRADE TWO LEARNER ALLEGEDLY RAPED IN SCHOOL
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the grade two learner, was at the premises when she was allegedly taken to a school toilet and unexpectedly raped by a Grade seven learner between 12:00 and 14:30.
Ledwaba said the victim arrived at home complaining about leg injuries, and her mother checked but thought it was just a minor injury.
“It is reported that after a few minutes, the seven-year-old learner started crying and was put on the bed for observation. The mother of the victim noticed that something was wrong with her private part, and she was rushed to a local clinic.
“Upon arrival, a minor child was examined by the Medical personnel who later confirmed that indeed she had been raped and also confirmed the ordeal to one of the medical personnel,” Ledwaba explained.
Furthermore, the police confirmed that a minor suspect is known but has not yet been arrested. Police investigations are continuing.
HIGH NUMBER OF RAPE INCIDENTS REPORTED IN SA
Earlier this year, Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed that 12 211 rapes were reported across the country.
Cele revealed that provincially, 20% of the country’s rape cases were reported in Gauteng. Within the three month window period, 2 441 cases were reported.
Gauteng was closely followed by KwaZulu-Natal on 2140 and the Eastern Cape on 2096. The three provinces were the only ones to surpass the 2000 case mark.
Furthermore,45% of the reported rape cases (5 454 cases) took place in the home of the victim or the perpetrator. While 1 910 cases allegedly took place in a public area such as an open field, parking lot recreational centre or a park.
