By Johnathan Paoli
A 59-year-old South African Police Service (SAPS) lieutenant-general has been arrested on charges related to the alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl and the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman, police said on Monday.
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane said the officer was arrested by members of the Commissions Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) and was expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
The alleged grooming of the 16-year-old took place between July and August this year, according to SAPS.
The officer also faces a charge related to the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman, which police said occurred at a hotel in Sandton in May.
Police did not provide further details about the allegations or the circumstances that led to the arrest.
Reports on Monday evening said the officer was arrested in Sandton, with one report stating that the arrest took place
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