CRIME & COURTS

Father Rapes Daughter (3) and Burns Her with Cigarettes

SOUTH AFRICA- The community of Virginia in the Free State is in shock after reports surfaced that a father allegedly abused his three-year-old daughter. On January 3, residents confronted the man accused of raping his daughter and burning her with cigarettes.

The little girl, innocent and vulnerable, reportedly suffered terrible abuse, including sexual assault and beatings. A video shared online shows her naked, with visible injuries on her face and body, which has outraged locals.

One community member, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “The father took the girl from her mother. We often heard her crying but didn’t know someone was hurting her. We were surprised when we didn’t see her outside for weeks. After hearing cries late at night, we called the police, and they took her to the nearest hospital.”

In response to the situation, the Ahanang Banna Men’s Forum is asking Parliament to think about bringing back the death penalty to help reduce crime. Forum Chairman Pule Lekhoaba said that the community needs strong measures to stop senseless violence.

Mathabo Leeto, the Free State MEC for Social Development, visited the girl in the hospital and thanked the medical staff for their care. She urged mothers to keep their children close and offered help through her department for those who cannot care for their kids.

Captain Loraine Earle confirmed that police arrested and charged a 33-year-old man with rape and attempted murder. “Police went to check on a report of suspected child neglect and found the girl with serious injuries,” she explained.

The accused appeared in the Virginia Magistrate Court on January 15. The court postponed the case to January 22 as the community seeks justice for the young victim.

-DailySun

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