72-Year-Old Victim Endures Prolonged Trauma

COMMUNITY angered by madala’s alleged rape.

Tswane Crime Stop Movement has blown the lid off a shocking case of alleged police inaction following the alleged rape of a 72-year-old disabled man in Soshanguve, north of Tshwane.

The madala was allegedly raped by six men from Small View Informal Settlement in Extension 10.

Perpetrators reportedly threatened the victim’s life, forcing him to endure the abuse in silence for 18 months.

Family friend, Annan Thuntsi, revealed to Daily Sun that the victim’s behaviour changed dramatically after the ongoing horror.

She said the man became isolated, quiet and his health deteriorated.

“He eventually confided in his caretaker at an old age home, where he was moved for his safety. I personally saw blood stains on his behind and when I asked him about it, he said I should let it go as it might get him in trouble and everyone in the community,” she said.

Annan said when the victim’s health condition deteriorated it was decided, together with his biological sister, to take him to the old age home for his own safety.

“There, he spoke to his caretaker, and I was told six guys forced themselves on him and his life was threatened. This broke me,” she said.

The community reported the incident to the Akasia Police Station, but the madala was allegedly told by a constable that he did not have a case.

“The police failed us drastically. Even the minister of police said it during a visit to the families of killed patrollers that police are failing communities – it’s true,” said Annan.

When asked about the constable, Gauteng police spokeswoman Lieutenant-Colonel Dimakatso Nevhehuli denied the officer’s existence when she was given their surname. She also asked for the madala’s contact information to investigate the alleged misconduct.

“Can Daily Sun please provide us with the victim’s contact numbers or physical address so that the station commander can make contact with him to assist further and also trace the alleged member to enable internal disciplinary processes to unfold,” said Nevhehuli.