Africa-Press – South-Africa. A couple already behind bars in connection with the rape of the woman’s daughter now face additional charges after the remains of a child was discovered buried in their backyard in Pienaar in Mpumalanga.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli said information regarding the body of a one-year-old boy in a shallow grave behind the family’s shack came to light during the investigation of the rape of a teenage girl, allegedly by her stepfather, 43.
He is alleged to have been assisted by the girl’s biological mother, 35.
It is alleged the 15-year-old had been repeatedly attacked over a number of years.
Mdhluli said the girl had run away from home as a result and was taken in by a man.
He, too, allegedly raped her.
However, the man is still on the run.
Locals informed the authorities and a case was opened, resulting in the couple’s arrest.
The girl and her four siblings were removed to a place of safety.
Questions, however, surfaced as to the whereabouts of one of the couple’s children because neighbours said they had not seen him for quite a while.
His remains were discovered on Wednesday.
Mdhluli said a forensic investigation was under way to establish the cause of the child’s death.
Mdhluli added:
The pair remain in custody since Wednesday’s appearance in the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court, where the rape case was postponed.
They will appear in the dock on Monday, charged with concealment of death.
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