43-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE OF 14-YEAR-OLD NIECE IN SEDAN VILLAGE
POLOKWANE – A 43-year-old man is expected to appear before the Nkowankowa Magistrate’s on Monday, 12 January 2026 after he allegedly attempted to rape his 14-year-old niece on 08 January 2026 in Sedan village under the Letsitele policing area.
The complainant was inside a room at her home when her uncle entered and attempted to rape her. The brave young victim managed to fight back and fled to her father, to whom she immediately reported the incident.
A case of rape was promptly opened at Letsitele Police Station and subsequently transferred to the Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for further investigation.
The suspect was swiftly arrested by police and is scheduled to appear before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 January 2026, facing a charge of rape.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers, has commended the swift action taken by the investigating officers and the courage displayed by the young victim.
“I want to commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward and reporting this incident, and I encourage all victims of sexual offences to break the silence and report these crimes to police,” said Major General Scheepers.
