A man who allegedly drugged and then raped his 17-year-old stepdaughter has been arrested.
The incident was brought to light on 7 May when a mother took her daughter to the Department of Social Development, where a social worker was consulted. She told the social worker what had happened at their home in Thabong while her mother was away.
They were referred to the Thabong Police Station to lay a charge of rape.
“Apparently, on 6 April the 45-year-old stepfather gave the girl liquor and she went to sleep. He approached her while she was asleep and instructed her to take off her pants. He raped her. After the rape ordeal, she reported the incident to her brother,” says Capt. Stephen Thakeng, spokesperson for the Lejweleputswa police.
The stepfather was arrested on 7 May and was expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrates’ Court on 9 May. The case was referred to the Thabong Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit for further investigation.
