Mom and stepfather who allegedly raped their daughter get bail
A biological mother of a 14- year-old girl and her stepfather who are accused of raping her, are currently roaming out in the streets after receiving a bail of R2000 each at the Lulekani Magistrate’s Court on October 2.
It is alleged that the victim’s stepfather, a Department of Correctional Services official, first assaulted the victim when she refused to sleep with him. They forced her to her bedroom, the stepfather raped the victim, while her mother, aged 46, held her hands.
It is alleged that the incident happened at Lulekani outside Phalaborwa, Limpopo, on September 24, 2023.
The identity of the suspects cannot be disclosed in order to protect the victim.
Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has condemned the incident.
“The alleged behaviour of the parents against their own child is very shameful and disturbing. Parents and guardians are tasked with the huge responsibility to raise their children in a respectful and responsible manner, so that they in turn grow to the responsible future parents. All the children deserve to be protected and never be abused by anyone, including their parents,” said Hadebe.
The case has been postponed to November 24, to allow for further police investigations.
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