investigated vigorously
13 September 2006
The front page article of this morning's Cape Times, "Wheels of justice
don't turn for all in this Boland town," with allegations of gang rape and
assault in the farming community of Rawsonville is shocking and very serious,
to say the least. Rape no matter what the circumstances and no matter, who is
involved, can never be condoned and the law must take its full course.
I have also this morning discussed the matter with Mr Leonard Ramatlakane,
Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, and I have requested an urgent
investigation into all the allegations. I have also requested a report from
Agriculture, Western Cape (Agri Wes Cape) which I will have in the next
day.
Once I have all the information and facts at my disposal I will issue a
further statement. At this point in time I want to appeal to all organisations
and individuals to refrain from issuing irresponsible statements and
allegations until the investigation is completed.
Enquires:
Alie van Jaarsveld
Tel: (021) 483 4700
Cell: 084 604 6701
Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Provincial
Government
13 September 2006
