An anti-gender based violence (GBV) group, Ilitha Labantu, has called for justice to be served, after a police officer accused of raping a 13-year-old girl appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s court.
The 23-year-old constable stationed at Kirstenhof police station made his first appearance on Thursday, after he was charged for rape.
The case has been investigated by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate . Spokesperson Grace Langa said it was alleged that on September 3, the victim visited her family where the police officer, also a family member, lives. Langa said the victim, a 13-year-old girl, alleged that the officer raped her twice while they were on the bed together in the family home.
She said the case was postponed to next Wednesday, for bail application, which the State would oppose.
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