By Staff Reporter
NKOWANKOWA-Police in Ritavi, Mopani District have arrested a 37-year-old male in connection with an alleged rape incident involving a minor child at one of the villages
According to the information, on Friday 23 January 2026 the victim’s mother, her partner and victim slept in the same room .
Apparently midnight at around 00h15 the suspect. suspect allegedly raped the child while they were sleeping.
The matter only came to light the following day in the morning, when the 10 year-old victim complained about the ordeal .
The incident was subsequently reported to the police on Saturday, 24 January 2026, and the child was taken to a local hospital for medical examination, and rape occurrence was confirmed.
The suspect (37) was arrested and is expected to appear before the Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 26 January 2026, facing a charge of rape.
The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit in Tzaneen has been notified for further investigation.
