5-year-old girl raped by teenage brother in Limpopo

Police in Limpopo are investigating a distressing case of rape following an incident in which a 13-year-old boy allegedly raped his 5-year-old sister at their family home in Mundzedzi village, Vhembe District.

The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, 09 November 2025, at approximately 15:00.

According to reports, the young victim disclosed to her parents that her older brother had allegedly called her into a room where the alleged assault took place. 

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The victim was rushed to a local hospital for medical examination, where the medical personnel confirmed that the child had been raped.

A case of rape was opened at Bandelierkop Police Station and has been transferred to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Makhado for further investigation. 

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The 13-year-old suspect remains in the care of his parents pending assessment by a probation officer, in accordance with the Child Justice Act.

Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has expressed profound shock and concern over this disturbing alleged incident involving minors.

“It is deeply troubling that we continue to witness such alleged heinous acts involving children, particularly within family settings,” said Hadebe.

“The fact that a child so young could allegedly commit such a serious crime against his own sibling is extremely concerning and raises critical questions about child supervision, exposure to inappropriate content, and early intervention.”

The Provincial Commissioner has urged parents and guardians to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s behaviour, their exposure to media and technology, and to create safe environments where children can report uncomfortable situations without fear.