By: Natasha Archary

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) have confirmed the arrest of a South African Police Service (SAPS) officer for the alleged rape of a 6-year old boy.
It is alleged the 44-year officer raped the 6-year old boy on Sunday, 16 June in Plattekloof.
According to IPID, the boy’s mother visited the officer who is a neighbour, and took her son with.
The mother reportedly fell asleep on the couch after consuming alcohol with the. officer.
When the mother was asleep, the officer reportedly raped the child.
The following day, the 6-year-old boy reported the incident to one of the community members and a case of rape was reported to IPID.
The police officer was arrested and he appeared in court on Thursday, 20 June. The case was postponed to 01 July 2024 for a formal bail application and the officer will remain in custody.



