Mother, sister forced to watch as teen is raped

A MAN was apprehended by members of the community yesterday after allegedly earlier breaking into a home and raping one of the teenage occupants.

The suspect (46) was handed over to police.

A mother (46) and her daughters aged 19, 15 and 9 years respectively, were asleep at their home in Mvozane Ward, Madlala, Southport when the intruder gained entry. He threatened the occupants with a knife and demanded cash and cell phones.

Police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid said the woman handed over a sum of money, but the man  demanded more. He also took their cell phones.

The man then proceeded to rape the 19 year old, forcing her mother and one of her sisters to watch.

“He also took more money from the woman. The other daughter, who had managed to hold on to her cell phone, hid under a blanket and managed to send a message for help,” said Lt-Col Wiid.

It was later established that the suspect had been out on parole, which expired on  August 16.  While on parole, he is suspected of attempting to break in to another house in the Southport area.

It is also believed that the suspect could be linked to other outstanding cases.

He will appear in Port Shepstone court on Friday where he will be charged with house robbery, rape and compelling a person to witness a sexual offence being committed.

Port Shepstone cluster commander, Major General Thembi Ndlovu, expressed her gratitude towards the community who arrested the man and also commended the brave girl who managed to alert the community while her life was also in danger.

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