Mogoditshane police investigate teen rape

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 80 Views |

Police are investigating a case in which a girl, 14, was attacked and raped whilst in her sleep at Mogoditshane’s Smodern ward on Friday night. Confirming the probe, Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi revealed they received the report on the matter on Saturday morning.

He explained that the suspect, a 22-year-old man residing in the same yard as the victim, allegedly destroyed the padlock on the teenager's house to gain entry.

"The victim's mother working as a vendor had gone out to sell food in front of a local bar as usual," Ramaphoi said.

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