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The Citizen
27-05-2025
- The Citizen
Man accused of rape appears in George court after girl (10) found alive
A 42-year-old man who is accused of kidnapping and raping a 10-year-old girl on Saturday made a brief appearance in the George Magistrate's Court earlier this afternoon. According to George Herald, the accused faces two charges of kidnapping and one of rape. Due to the sexual offence charge against him, his name may not be published until he pleads. His arrest on Sunday follows a massive community-led search effort that resulted in the girl being found alive. According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies, preliminary investigations show the incident occurred when the victim and her friend (12) from Conville had been walking along York Street near the George cemetery. A man approached them, convincing them to follow him to a nearby shop. He then led them to an open field near the George refuse site on the R102, where the 10-year-old was raped. The second girl escaped and alerted her family, triggering an immediate search. On Sunday morning, the search led the authorities to Syferfontein near Pacaltsdorp, where the suspect was located. Further investigation directed the police and neighbourhood watch members to a run-down caravan on a farm behind the showgrounds in Groeneweide Park, where the victim was found. She was taken to a medical facility for care. The suspect remains in custody and will appear for his bail application next Thursday. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- The Citizen
Pig farmer finds human foetus in feeding trough in Western Cape
A grim discovery shocked residents of Thembalethu in George on Sunday morning, when a pig owner found a human foetus as he was tending to his animals. According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies, the find was made at about 11:30 in New Valley, Zone 9, when the resident discovered the foetus inside a feeding trough in the pig enclosure. George Herald reports that authorities were immediately alerted, and members of the Thembalethu Police responded to the scene. An inquest docket has been opened. The foetus' origin is not yet known. 'The circumstances surrounding the discovery are currently under investigation,' says Spies. 'We are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.' According to a resident of the area, it is believed that someone must have given birth at home, and things went wrong. '[I think] the person decided to dump the newborn in the pig bucket to be eaten by pigs,' the resident said. The case is being handled by the Thembalethu Detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact Warrant Officer Lucy van Rensburg on 044 802 8906 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. There are other options If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy, is a young person in distress, or is a victim of rape now carrying a child, know that help is available. Options Care Centre in George offers free, confidential support in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Whether you need counselling, medical advice or simply someone to talk to, the care centre will walk the journey with you. No one should have to face these difficult decisions alone. Reach out to Options Care Centre on 044 874 7414 or visit their centre at 125 Cradock Street, George. Your life matters, and so does your baby's. There is hope, and there are people who care. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
