Limpopo man arrested for raping his 10-year-old disabled brother

An 18-year-old man accused of raping his 10-year-old disabled biological brother at Ga-Kopa, Tafelkop [Motetema area], appeared before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court, Limpopo on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

The incident allegedly occurred on Thursday, 26 February 2026, while the victim’s mother attended a funeral. The matter surfaced when the mother noticed the child in pain during bathing; he disclosed two days later that his elder brother had raped him.

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The case was reported to Motetema Police Station on Monday, 10 March 2026, transferred to the Groblersdal Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, and the suspect was arrested the same day.

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Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe condemned the incident.

“This crime, allegedly committed by a biological brother against a vulnerable child, is particularly shocking,” said Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe.

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“Parents and guardians must report this type of harmful incident immediately to the police, regardless of who the perpetrator is.

“The SAPS will pursue it with the utmost seriousness, and the FCS will ensure a thorough investigation. The suspect must face the full consequences of the law.” Concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.