MEC Morweng welcomes rape suspects arrest almost 5 months later

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While North West Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Wessels Morweng expressed his dissatisfaction in the handling of a rape matter of a 7 years old little, he applauded the police for eventually making an arrest almost five (5) months later.

The case at hand MEC Morweng was concerned about, allegedly occurred in December when the said little girl was allegedly violated in Ipelegeng, in Schweizer-Reneke.During his visit to the family of the victim, Morweng said that the alleged incident shows the extent of moral decay in societies.

A case of rape was opened at Ipelegeng Police Station in December and two suspects aged 56 and 58 were arrested and appeared in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate Court last week Friday.

The MEC was also informed of the other rape incidents which the community says are still unresolved.

MEC implored on the police to expedite cases and keep families of the victims informed.