JOHANNESBURG – A 34-year-old man was arrested in Putfontein, Benoni on Wednesday, for allegedly raping his stepdaughter, Ekurhuleni police said.

“[On Wednesday] Benoni police arrested a 34-year-old suspect for rape. It is alleged that the suspect has been raping [his] 11-year-old stepdaughter since 2013,” spokesperson Constable Justice Ramaube said.

“The victim’s ordeal had been narrated to police by one her teachers. A case of rape was immediately opened at Putfontein [South African Police Service] SAPS which led to the arrest of the suspect.”

Ramaube said the man was in custody and would appear in court soon.

African News Agency