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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Gilead under Waterberg District are investigating a case of rape involving a six year-old girl who was reportedly raped by a 16-year-old male suspect believed to be her uncle on Saturday 18 May 2024 at about 19:00 in Taueatswala village. According to police reports, on Monday 27 May 2024 at about 15:00, the aunt of the victim noticed that her niece was not well and asked as to what happened to her. A six-year-old girl allegedly informed her aunt that she was raped by her uncle on Saturday 18 May 2024 while at home. The aunt of the victim telephonically called her mother to inform her about the incident and the child was rushed to the local hospital for medical treatment. Upon arrival, the medical personnel at the facility confirmed that indeed the child was raped. The Social Worker was also informed about the incident and a case of rape was immediately opened at the police station against a minor suspect. The suspect will be arrested in due course and the Probation Officer is expected to be involved as the matter involved a minor suspect. The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe is deeply disturbed about the incident and strongly caution parents and guardians of the children to always be on high alert about their behaviour and safety at all times. Police investigations are continuing. Ends
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