A 44-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 53-year-old woman in Centane, Eastern Cape.
The incident occurred on August 7, 2019, at Mathole Locality, Centule Village.
It is believed that the suspect is the brother of the victim’s late husband.
“The victim decided to break the silence about the rape and opened a rape case at Centane Police Station,” a police statement read.
The 44-year-old suspect was arrested on Saturday and was charged with rape.
He is expected to appear in the Centane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, October 7.