Prominent Limpopo DJ behind bars for sexually assaulting his six-year-old relative
Police said a DJ at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, was apprehended on Monday, for sexually assaulting his six-year-old relative.
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A 34-year-old "prominent" radio personality from the Vhembe District, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a six-year-old relative.
Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the incident happened at the little girl's residence, in Mpheni.
'The suspect, who works as a DJ at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, was apprehended on Monday, 19 May 2025, following a thorough investigation by Waterval SAPS detectives,' said Mashaba.
The accused man made his initial appearance before the Waterval Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where proceedings were postponed to 27 May for formal bail application.
The name of the accused media personality is withheld to protect the abused child. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
'Police reports indicate that the incident allegedly occurred on 12 May 2025 at approximately 3.30 pm. The girl's mother, who was in Pretoria at the time, was notified by the child's grandmother that the minor was unwell,' said Mashaba.
'Upon returning home immediately, she learned that the child had already been taken to hospital, where medical examination confirmed sexual assault. During subsequent interviews, the child disclosed that the suspect had shown her inappropriate material before committing the alleged assault.'
Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has expressed serious concerns regarding the incident.
"It is deeply disturbing when those who should be protecting our children become the very perpetrators who harm them. The suspect's position as a public figure and family member makes this case particularly troubling, as it represents a profound betrayal of trust," said Hadebe.
"I want to assure the community that the SAPS takes crimes against children extremely seriously, regardless of who the suspect is.'
Earlier this year, IOL reported that Limpopo-based comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as "SABC Livhu", appeared before the Thohoyandou Magistrates' Court on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and fraud.
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