Limpopo man arrested for raping biological daughter, 7, and assaulting wife

A horrific incident shocked the Majeje village of Limpopo. This was after a 27-year-old man was reportedly arrested for allegedly raping his biological daughter. The girl is just seven years old.

The man assaulted his wife after she confronted him about the rape

Spokesperson for the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo stated that the incident reportedly occurred at the family home on Saturday, 11 June.

Mojapelo explained that after the mother realised that her husband had not been in bed with her at around midnight, she went to look for him. She found him raping their seven-year-old daughter and immediately confronted him.

The man proceeded to assault his wife after the confrontation.

“The suspect and his wife together with their two minor children were asleep in the same room when the mother woke up around midnight, only to discover that her husband was not in bed. She shockingly realised that her husband was raping their seven-year-old daughter and immediately confronted him. The suspect retaliated by assaulting her,”

Mojapelo said.

Early reports indicate the rape started earlier this year

A case of rape was opened on Youth Day after the incident was reported to the SAPS.  

Mojapelo explained that preliminary investigations indicated that the rape started in February this year but was not reported. The case was then transferred to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit. 

Shortly after the case was opened, the 27-year-old man was arrested by members of the community service centre who were on patrol, reports IOL. The man is expected to appear before the Lulekani Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 20 June. He is facing charges of rape.

Limpopo SAPS commissioner applauds officers who conducted the arrest

Provincial Limpopo Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the officers who arrested the man. She then appealed with community members to come forward and report similar crimes.

“I applaud the members for swiftly arresting the suspect and stopping him from continuing with his evil deeds. I urge community members, especially parents to report this type of incident to the police so that our children can be protected and receive justice,”

she said.

Two minors raped on the way back from school, investigations ongoing

Also in Limpopo, it was previously reported that a manhunt has been launched for two men who are accused of raping two girls aged eight and nine at Gogobole village. The SAPS’ Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Tshilwavhusiku, Limpopo.

Spokesperson for the South African Police Service in Limpopo Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the two girls fell victim to the crime on Thursday, 9 June at around 16:00. The girls were reportedly walking home from school.

Mojapelo said the men were wearing blue work suits and dragged the girls into a nearby bush. The children informed the elders about the rape when they arrived home. Read the full story here.