By Staff Reporter
SEBAYENG-A 17 year old allegedly rape following drink spree in a local tavern at Sebayeng on Christmas Day the incident that occurred on Thursday, 25 December 2025, at about 22:00,
A 17-year-old teenage girl, alleged that she and her friend were at a local tavern when a man known to her requested that she accompany him outside, so that he could speak to her.
They reportedly walked to nearby open grounds where the suspect professed his love and demanded sexual intercourse. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly forcefully took her cell phone and compelled her to go with him to his place of residence.
Upon arrival at the suspect’s home, he allegedly raped her. The suspect’s mother later entered his bedroom and found the complainant crying. After being informed of what had transpired, the victim’s mother was informed, and the matter was reported to the police.
A case of rape was opened, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for medical examination and treatment. The suspect was subsequently arrested.
Police in Sebayeng have arrested a 20-year-old male suspect in connection with a rape at one of the villages under the Sebayeng policing area.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 29 December 2025, facing a charge of rape.
