A 15-year-old boy accused of rape is set to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court. The teen was arrested in Bonteheuwel. According to local ward councillor Angus McKenzie his victims are minors.

It’s believed that the alleged abuse has been happening over the last few years. McKenzie says this individual has brought huge pain to innocent children and great shame to the community. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi says the case is under investigation.