EFF statement on the gruesome rape and murder of an 8-day old baby
19 June 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is enraged by the report of the brutal rape and murder of an 8-day old baby in Carletonville, Gauteng, perpetrated by the infant's father.
The accused took his baby from the mother and left the premises, only to return later with the baby naked and injured. The mother of the infant took the baby to the nearest medical facility where it was discovered that the infant was raped, and later died.
The father was arrested and charged with rape and murder and is currently in custody.
This ruthless act bears reference to the hatred men have against women, to the extent that a father could rape his own 8-day old daughter. The National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) has vowed to oppose bail when the accused appears in court, which the EFF supports.