IPID INVESTIGATING THE ALLEGED RAPE OF A 16 YEAR OLD LEARNER, TUMAHOLE, FREE STATE - TUMAHOLE CAS 72/08/2012

Media Statement
PRETORIA – 05 September 2012

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the rape of a 16 year old female in Tumahole, Free State.

It is alleged that on 27 August 2012 at about 01:30 the victim was walking in the street looking for her boyfriend. A vehicle with two males, one of whom was known to the victim, stopped and the occupants offered the learner a lift. The person who is known by the victim was dropped off at his place of residence and the driver (who was unknown to the victim) drove to his place of residence with the victim. This male person allegedly raped the victim at his place of residence. The victim discovered that her alleged rapist is a policeman in the morning when he left for work.

The mother of victim reported her as missing at Tumahole SAPS and she was traced the next day in the afternoon. The victim reported that she was raped and a case docket was opened on the 29 August 2012 as per Tumahole CAS 72/08/2012.

Medical attention was arranged for the victim. The case is still being investigated. No arrests have been made.

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For enquiries:
IPID National Spokesman
Moses Dlamini
082 809 1927
mdlamini@ipid.gov.za