By Johnathan Paoli
The investigation into the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape has encountered significant hurdles, with no foreign DNA found on the victim, a lack of witnesses and other complications making it difficult to secure conclusive evidence.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addressed the media on Friday, outlining the complexities surrounding the case and the steps being taken to ensure justice was served.
Mchunu revealed that DNA tests conducted on the girl, known as Cwecwe, did not detect any foreign DNA, a crucial setback in a case of this nature.
“DNA testing was done on the victim as per standard procedure and the outcome was that no foreign DNA had been found. Three persons of interest have since emerged, and further DNA testing is under way,” Mchunu said.
The absence of foreign DNA complicates the investigation, as forensic evidence often
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