Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a 19-year-old man who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl at Finale village, outside Hoedspruit.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the girl’s grandmother noticed that the child was not at home on Tuesday and notified her mother.
Ledwaba says the suspect had taken the girl to his home, where he allegedly raped her and fled the scene.
“The case has been transferred to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Phalaborwa, where a team of detectives is working around the clock to trace him. Anyone who has information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect should contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Andries Malatjie, on 071 355 0556. Information may also be shared anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the MySAPS App.”
– Reporting by Anna Masipa