Fifteen suspects were arrested by the Katlehong North police during a series of weekend operations.
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The operations were held between January 31 and February 2.
The suspects were charged with a number of different offences.
Charges included driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of drugs, common assault and domestic violence.
Among the arrested suspects was a 26-year-old man who was arrested on a charge of rape.
The man was arrested after his 14-year-old niece opened a case against him, despite him allegedly threatening to kill her if she told anyone of the alleged rape.
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All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for various reasons.
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