Cofimvaba police have arrested a 23-year-old man following a report that a 16-year-old teenager with a mental disability was allegedly raped at Nqwarhu Administration Area in Mthanyane Locality.
The alleged incident took place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, after the teenager went to a local shop with a five-year-old child to retrieve a ball that had landed in the business yard.
According to police, the shopkeeper allegedly invited the children inside and offered them snacks and a drink before allegedly taking the teenager to a secluded area of the house, where the rape is believed to have occurred.
The suspect allegedly gave the teenager R10 and told her not to disclose what had happened.
The matter came to light after the victim informed her elder sister, who subsequently reported the incident to police. Investigations led to the suspect’s arrest on Tuesday, 20 October.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
District Commissioner Major General Rudolph Adolph condemned the alleged abuse of vulnerable people, emphasising the need to protect those who depend on society for their safety and wellbeing
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