A 42-year-old man is set to face the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 07 January 2026, after his arrest for the alleged brutal assault of his 17-year-old biological daughter.
The arrest was initiated by the circulation of a disturbing video clip on social media platforms. According to police reports, a concerned community member from Armoede village, located outside Mokopane town within the Mahwelereng policing precinct, brought the footage to the attention of authorities. The video graphically depicts a man violently assaulting a teenage girl.
Acting swiftly on the information provided, police investigators traced and located the suspect. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, 06 January 2026.
The suspect remains in police custody pending his formal court appearance.