Agreement Mkhari 
In a deeply disturbing incident, a 19-month-old baby girl was raped in Lusaka village, Ritavi, Mopani District, Limpopo, in the early hours of Saturday, July 5, 2025.
According to police reports, the infant’s aunt, a 44-year-old woman, was sleeping with her daughter and her niece (the victim) when she was woken by the sound of a garage door closing. She then heard the baby crying and found the child lying in a passage. Upon bringing the infant back to bed, the aunt discovered signs of sexual assault.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where medical staff confirmed the rape. The suspect, described only as an African male, remains unidentified and at large.
A rape case has been opened at Ritavi Police Station and transferred to the Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for specialized investigation. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Mangena Mahlane at 082 469 2625.
This horrific crime has shocked the community, and police are working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.
