Police in Mossel Bay have arrested a Grade 12 pupil over the rape of a Grade 11 girl at a party at the weekend.
According to police, the incident was filmed on a cellphone and the footage shared with several children.
The 17-year-old
matric pupil, who is one of three suspects, was arrested on Monday and appeared at the Mossel Bay Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
It is believed the girl fell asleep after drinking at the party.
When she woke up, she discovered that she was undressed and had been raped.
A friend showed her the footage of the
incident.
Western Cape Education Department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond says: “The school was informed of the alleged incident yesterday morning and have made contact with the police.”
KwaNonqaba police are still searching for two 18-year-old boys who were identified from the video.