MEC MORWENG MEETING WITH SENIOR POLICE IN KLERKSDORP ON THE ALLEDGED DELAYED RAPE CASE

MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management Wessels Morweng met with Senior Police Officers in Klerksdorp following the outcry from the rape victim.

The 18 year old teenager from Jakaranda near Alabama went on social media to raise her frustration on what she deemed as slow pace on investigation of her rape case.

According to the police, the incident occured on the 26 January 2026 and the case was opened at Klerksdorp police station.

MEC Morweng immediately the meeting visited the family after his meeting with senior police.

During his visit, MEC assured the family that the police will work 24 hours to make sure that the suspect is arrested.

He also request the police to keep watch to the family so that the victim is not harmed or intimidated as the perpetrator is still on the street.