‘‘After all the trauma they endured, we are just grateful that they have been accepted into another school, even though the school year was about to end. ’’ - Victim’s aunt.
The rape case involving a seven-year-old girl has been postponed to October 16, to allow the State prosecutor to consult with the victim. Picture: Simon Majadibodu / Independent Newspapersafter he allegedly lured the girl and her brother, 10, inside his Diepsloot shop with snacks and then gave the boy R5 and told him to cover his face. He then allegedly raped the girl
However, upon arrival, she was surprised to learn that the children had been moved to another province, due to safety concerns. “The other main issue is that the investigating officer, Sergeant Joel Ngobeni, who was assigned to investigate this case, is currently on leave and I would ask the case to be postponed, as I am planning to meet with the children on October 11,” Mncengani told the court.
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