Ivory Park police officers arrested a man on 2 October who allegedly raped his mother in Ivory Part Ext 2.
The suspect, aged 24, was arrested shortly after a case of rape was opened against him by his mother.
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Ivory Park Police Station spokesperson, Captain Bernard Matimulane said, “It is alleged that the 54-year-old woman had an argument with her son after he allegedly demanded that he be bought a taxi for his own use. It is also alleged that the suspect committed this act the whole night, right up until 3am the next morning.
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“The suspect appeared in Tembisa Court Magistrates’ Court on 3 October facing the charge of rape. His case is being handled by the local Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit of the South African Police Service.”
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Acting station commander of Ivory Park Police Station, Colonel Baba Mpotoane expressed shock at this incident and thanked his officers for their swift arrest of the suspect.
Details: Ivory Park Police Station 011 990 9600.
