PARKTOWN – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng views opening of false cases in a serious light as it has an impact on state resources which should be directed to real emergencies.
Members of Mamelodi Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit arrested a 57-year-old woman in Mamelodi West on Thursday, 16 February 2023 for perjury.
According to a preliminary report the woman allegedly forced her 11-year-old niece to open a false rape against her stepfather in 2021. The stepfather was then arrested and appeared before court.
However, further investigation revealed that the niece was influenced by her aunt to falsely accuse her stepfather of raping her.
Investigation concluded and the aunt was subsequently arrested yesterday and expected to appear before the Mamelodi Magistrates’ Court soon.
Community members are urged to refrain from opening false cases at police stations. Perjury is a criminal offence which is punishable by law.
Source: South African Police Service