Pupil, 12, raped in Letlhakane

!2 year old pupil raped in Letlhakane
!2 year old pupil raped in Letlhakane

A 12-year-old standard six pupil was allegedly raped on her way home from school in Letlhakane yesterday.

According to Letlhakane police, the incident happened at around 5pm on Monday, making the incident the sixth rape case police recorded in the jurisdiction since the beginning of the year. 

“The victim was attacked and raped behind Motsumi Junior Secondary School. She was attacked and raped while walking from school. She screamed while she was being raped and members of the community quickly responded. However, the suspect managed to flee and he is yet to be arrested,” Letlhakane police station commander superintendent Michael Maphepu said. 

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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