Cape Town – Police in Limpopo are investigating a distressing case of rape following an incident in which a 13-year-old boy allegedly sexually assaulted his 5-year-old sister at their family home in Mundzedzi village, Bandelierkop policing area, Vhembe District.
According to SAPS, the incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, 09 November 2025, at approximately 15:00. The young victim disclosed to her parent that her older brother had allegedly called her into a room where the alleged assault took place.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital for medical examination, where the medical personnel confirmed that the child had been sexually assaulted.
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.
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.
#sapsLIM The police in Limpopo are investigating a distressing case of rape following an incident in which a 13-year-old boy allegedly sexually assaulted his 5-year-old sister at their family home in Mundzedzi village, Bandelierkop policing area, Vhembe District on Sunday, 09/11.… pic.twitter.com/dbRF4j0A5H
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 10, 2025
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, Limpopo’s provincial commissioner of police, has voiced “profound shock and concern” over this unsettling occurrence involving minors.
“It is deeply troubling that we continue to witness such alleged heinous acts involving children, particularly within family settings. 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,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.
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.
Police investigations are continuing.
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