Man accused of impregnating 11-year-old due in Atlantis court

Suspect due in Atlantis Magistrate’s Court after arrest

A 32-year-old man arrested on Friday, May 15 is expected to appear at the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on Monday, May 18 in connection with an alleged sexual offence that resulted in an 11-year-old girl giving birth.

Police confirm arrest

The Western Cape provincial police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, said there was a warrant for the man’s arrest.

“This office can confirm that a 32-year-old male was arrested on Friday, May 15, on a warrant of arrest. He will appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on Monday, May 18,”

van Wyk said.

Community reaction and allegations

Residents of Atlantis told reporters they were outraged after it emerged that an 11-year-old girl gave birth over a week ago. Those residents, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the suspect is alleged to be known to the family and is alleged to be the child’s mother’s boyfriend.

Mother charged with failure to report

The child’s mother has been arrested and has appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court. The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, confirmed her court appearance and that she is charged with failure to report a commission of a sexual offence.

The case against the mother has been postponed until Tuesday, May 19.

Privacy protections for the minor

Authorities emphasised that the child and her mother cannot be identified because the girl is a minor and to avoid secondary trauma.

What happens next

• May 18: The 32-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court.
• May 19: The mother’s case has been postponed to this date.

Further court procedures and any additional charges will be determined in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court.