LIMPOPO police at Makhado arrested a 44-year-old man, a teacher, following a sexual assault incident which happened at Rabali.
The sexual assault happened on Saturday, November 16, according to Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
The accused teacher appeared before the Makhado Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. His case was postponed to Friday, for formal bail application.
“The grandmother was notified by the cousin that her two grandchildren, aged seven and three, were found in the house with the teacher,” said Ledwaba.
“The teacher was undressed and ordered the seven-year-old to touch his private parts. After hearing the news, the grandmother reported the incident to the police, who opened a sexual assault case.”
The docket was transferred to the Makhado family violence, child protection and sexual offences (FCS) unit for further investigations.
The teacher was arrested on Monday, on charges of sexual assault. Police investigations are ongoing.
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