Former Limpopo constable jailed for 8 years at Middleburg court for 2020 rape of 12-year-old son

A former police constable from Limpopo has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Middleburg Regional Court in Mpumalanga for the rape of her son. The incident, which occurred in 2020, involved a ritual suggested by a traditional healer to dispel evil spirits. The woman filmed herself simulating sexual intercourse with her then 12-year-old son as part of this ritual. The video later went viral in 2023, and it’s alleged the traditional healer extorted money from her, threatening to release the footage.

Key details of the case

• The former constable was stationed at Groblersdal SAPS in the Sekhukhune District, Limpopo.
• The sentencing took place on Thursday at the Middleburg Regional Court in Mpumalanga.
• The accused, a 42-year-old woman, pleaded guilty to three charges: sexual assault, production of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
• Her identity is being protected to safeguard the identity of the child.
• The court sentenced her to eight years imprisonment.
• The events leading to the charges began in 2020 when she consulted a traditional healer.
• The traditional healer allegedly advised her to perform a ritual involving simulated sexual intercourse with her son to remove evil spirits.
• She recorded the act, as instructed by the healer, who then allegedly blackmailed her for money.
• The video circulated publicly in 2023, bringing the case to light.

A summary of the disturbing events

This case involves a deeply troubling series of events that led to the conviction of a former Limpopo police officer. In 2020, the woman, seeking to address what she believed were evil spirits affecting her family, consulted a traditional healer. The healer’s advice was to perform a ritual that included bathing with traditional medicine and simulating sexual intercourse with her son, who was only 12 years old at the time. Following the healer’s instructions, the woman recorded herself engaging in this act with her child. Subsequently, it is alleged that the traditional healer used this recording to extort money from her, threatening to release the video if she did not comply. The disturbing footage eventually surfaced and went viral in 2023, exposing the actions of the former officer. The 42-year-old woman, who has since been dismissed from her duties and cannot be named publicly to protect her son, appeared in the Middleburg Regional Court. She admitted guilt to charges of sexual assault, producing child pornography, and possessing child pornography. The court has now imposed an eight-year prison sentence on her.

Frequently asked questions

What was the sentence given to the former police officer?

The former police officer was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

What were the charges the former officer pleaded guilty to?

She pleaded guilty to sexual assault, production of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.

When did the incident involving the ritual take place?

The ritual and the recording of the incident happened in 2020.

Why was the video allegedly made?

It was made as part of a ritual advised by a traditional healer to dispel evil spirits.

Who allegedly tried to extort money from the former officer?

It is alleged that the traditional healer who advised the ritual attempted to extort money from her.

Where was the former officer stationed?

She was stationed at Groblersdal SAPS in the Sekhukhune District, Limpopo.

Can the identity of the former officer or her son be revealed?

No, the identity of the former officer is being withheld to protect the identity of the child. You can read more about this story on Limpopo Chronicle’s X account.

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