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A senior police officer entrusted with training recruits at the Tshwane Police Academy has been accused of using his authority to sexually abuse a young female trainee.
The 59-year-old police captain, who has served in the South African Police Service (SAPS) for 31 years, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court today, 15 May 2025, on a charge of rape.
POLICE CAPTIAN CHARGED WITH RAPE
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) stated that tensions began in April 2025 when the trainee passed the police officer without saluting him. She explained that she did not see him.
Weeks later, while walking to her bungalow with her platoon, the police officer summoned her to his office.
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