A dad in Mpumalanga has been accused of raping his daughter, police officers said on Wednesday.
The accused father, a 35-year-old Balfour male, appeared in Balfour Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for allegedly raping his stepdaughter, who is eight years old.
Colonel Donald Mdhluli, spokesperson for Mpumalanga province police, stated that the case against the guy has been postponed until January 18 for legal counsel.
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“For now, the suspect remains in custody,” he said.
“According to a report, the mother of the victim, who is also the spouse to the suspect, discovered this shocking news on Sunday, January 14 after noticing her companion with the minor’s underwear. It is said that she confronted him about it, of which he denied any wrongdoing.”
The girl’s mother became gravely concerned and immediately approached the eight-year-old girl, who opened up, telling of the “atrocities” allegedly committed by the stepfather.
The traumatic experience for the little girl is believed to have started last year.
“The matter was reported to the police, and a team of SAPS (SA Police Service) members from the family violence, child protection and sexual offences (FCS) unit responded swiftly on the same day it was reported, hence the suspect was arrested and charged for raping a minor,” said Mdhluli.
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