A 41-year-old farmer from Aberdeen has been arrested for his
alleged involvement in several serious criminal cases such as human trafficking
(five counts), rape (five counts) assault with intent to cause grievous bodily
harm, intimidation, and child labour.
According to police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola
Nkohli, a task team from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual
Offences Unit (FCS) in Graaff-Reinet made a breakthrough after their extensive
investigative work uncovered several cases of human trafficking and rape.
He said this emanated from a case of rape that was opened in
February this year.
“The investigation led to the arrest of a man from Aberdeen,
who was linked to at least five cases of human trafficking and rape between
2020 and 2023 in the Eastern Cape and other provinces,” said Nkohli.
He said the suspect is due to appear in the Aberdeen Magistrate’s
Court today, July 5 on charges ranging from human trafficking to child labour.
