Overview

• The 15-year-old was convicted in the Kimberley Regional Court and ordered to five years’ compulsory residence at a youth and childcare centre followed by three years’ imprisonment.
• The offence occurred on December 18, 2024, in the bathroom of the victim’s parents’ home in Longlands near Delportshoop.
• After returning home with difficulty sitting, the child disclosed the assault to his aunt, the incident was reported to police, and he received a hospital examination.
• The suspect was arrested on December 20, 2024, processed under the Child Justice Act, detained at a juvenile place of safety after his December 23 court appearance, and later abandoned his right to apply for bail.
• Police commended investigating officer Constable Patience Fortuin and urged confidential reporting of abuse through SAPS Crime Stop (08600 10111), the GBVF Command Centre (0800 428 428), Childline (116), and the Human Trafficking Hotline (0800 222 777).