A 60-year-old man accused of raping three siblings, in Braamfischerville in Soweto, is expected back in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court, west of Johannesburg.
The suspect, who is the girls’ uncle, is alleged to have repeatedly raped the three sisters for many years until the youngest victim, who is now 15, told neighbours resulting in the man’s arrest.
The suspect faces three counts of rape.
The sisters are said to have gone through this ordeal for a period of eight to 10 years at the Braamfischerville house, where they lived with their aunt and uncle.
The state prosecutor has also indicated that there other victims, who have come forward and are giving statements claiming to have also been raped by the man.
According to the state prosecutor the suspect could be classified as a serial rapist.
More rape charges could be added to the charge sheet once the investigation into the additional rape allegations has been finalised.
The Director of Public Prosecution says they could move the case to the high court in Johannesburg due to the seriousness of the matter.
