Police in Seshego are investigating a case involving a 10 year old girl from a village in the Mashashane policing area.
According to police, the incident came to light when a school principal took the child to a family member’s home and reported that the girl had disclosed that she had been raped by a family member. The matter was then reported to the authorities.
The child later confirmed the allegation and said the suspect is a 13 year old boy who lives in the same household. She was taken to a local hospital for medical care.
The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is handling the investigation.
Police said the suspect has not yet been arrested, and investigations are continuing.
