A father of three children, ages three to thirteen, was recently given a life sentence by the Benoni Regional Court. This follows the victim’s mother reporting a rape case against her children’s father at SAPS Benoni on 4 August 2021.
It is alleged that the accused would touch or rub the children’s private parts and insert his finger in their private parts from time to time.
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The case was assigned to Detective Captain Anrika Bell of the Benoni Family Violence, Child Protection Services and Sexual Offenses Unit, who diligently investigated the case, and ensure that the suspect is arrested.
On 19 May 2025, the accused was found guilty of rape, sexual assault, compelling or causing a minor to see an act of self-masturbation, and exposing or displaying genital organs. The accused was sentenced to life in prison.
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Ekurhuleni District Commissioner Major General Anna Sithole has welcomed the conviction and applauds Captain Bell for her significance breakthrough in her investigation to protect the children in the District.
