Bloubergstrand – Police have swooped on a family to save two small children from their parents accused of abusing them and producing child sexual material.
Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, the police arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, for the alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged three and eight.
“The victims were rescued during the operation and have since been placed in a place of safety,” said Lieutenant Colonel Van Wyk.
“The suspects face multiple charges, including the production of child sexual abuse material (commonly referred to as ‘child pornography’), rape, sexual assault, and sexual grooming.”
Lieutenant Colonel Van Wyk stated that a multidisciplinary team conducted the probe into the allegations and subsequent arrests.
“The suspects were located at a residence identified through joint investigative efforts,” the police spokesperson said.
“Several electronic devices were seized during the arrest. The investigation remains ongoing.”
The team of law enforcers dealing with the matter included the national and Western Cape Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations units, and officials from the Department of Social Development.
Lieutenant Colonel Van Wyk revealed that the SA police were supported by the United States crime investigative agencies, the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations.
The suspects will appear in court soon.
