12.3.2026
An 18-years-old man in Motetema Limpopo South Africa has caused an outrage after allegedly raping his disabled biological brother.
The incident happened February 26, 2026, at their resident at Ga-Kopa in Tafelkop, in the Motetema area of Limpopo, while their mother was away for an event. According to the South Africa Police Service, the matter only came to light days later when the mother noticed that the 10-year-old child was in pain while bathing him.
The case was reported to the Motetema police station on Monday and later transferred to the Groblersdal family violence, child protection and sexual offences unit. The suspect was arrested the same day.
The accused appeared in court on Wednesday in connection with the alleged incident at Ga-Kopa in Tafelkop, in the Motetema area of Limpopo. The case was postponed until March 18 for a formal bail application.
“This crime allegedly committed by a biological brother against a vulnerable child is particularly shocking.
“Parents and guardians must report this type of heinous incident immediately to the police, regardless of who the perpetrator is,” said Limpopo police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe.