Father sentenced for sexual assault of his son

South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

MANGAUNG – On 17 September 2023 at about 22:00 a seven-year-old boy reported to his mother about alleged sexual abuse by his father.

The shocked and distraught mother took the child to the doctor for a medical examination and the doctor confirmed the sexual assault. The matter was reported to Bloemspruit police station and taken to Mangaung Family Violence and Sexual Offenses Unit, where it was investigated by Sergeant Evodia Maseko, who, upon receipt of the docket, consulted with the National Prosecuting Authority, Advocate York and the suspect was arrested.

Through working together, the 32-year-old father was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for the rape of his son.

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