NET TIGHTENS ON SENIOR OFFICIAL IN RAPE ALLEGATIONS

MBABANE - A senior government official is facing imminent arrest following allegations of sexually assaulting two women, one a minor.

Law enforcement sources indicate that investigations are complete and the official, whose name is being withheld pending his arrest, is expected to be apprehended shortly.

The official is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing two women aged 17 and 20, over an extended period. According to reliable sources, the official allegedly used his position and influence to coerce the women and subsequently attempted to silence them by providing groceries.

“The police, working closely with the prosecution, have concluded their investigations,” a source close to the investigation revealed. “They are now prepared to proceed with an arrest.”

It has been reliably gathered that both women have provided detailed statements to the police, outlining the alleged sexual assaults. These statements reportedly chronicle multiple instances of abuse, painting a disturbing picture of the official’s alleged actions.

Investigation

The investigation has been conducted with utmost discretion due to the sensitive nature of the allegations and the official’s position within government.

“The survivors have shown immense courage in coming forward,” a source familiar with the case said. “Their statements are crucial to the investigation, and we are committed to ensuring they receive justice.”

The allegations have sent shockwaves through government circles, with many expressing disbelief at the accusations. The case underscores the ongoing issue of sexual violence and abuse of power, highlighting the need for accountability regardless of an individual’s status.

As the net tightens on the official, the community awaits further developments, with many calling for swift and decisive action to ensure justice is served.

Meanwhile, this publication reported on Friday that the alarming statistics surrounding sexual violence in the country paint a grim picture as not less than two women are subjected to sexual assault every single day.

These figures are not just numbers; they represent the traumatic experiences of real individuals whose lives are irreparably altered by such senseless acts of violence.

A tragic example of this occurred recently when a two-year-old toddler became a survivor of rape - a brutal act that defies comprehension and highlights the urgent need for action.

The toddler is one of three family minors sexually violated at Dvudvusini. The three children were said to have been discovered by a family member aged 21, who reported to the police that during the month of January 2025, she discovered that her nieces aged two; five and five were forced into sexual intercourse without protection inside a house.

Violated

The three minors are part of the 34 females sexually violated in the past weeks. Subsequent to this, on Monday this publication reported that five rape cases were reported in the past five days across the country.

Of the 34 rapes, 17 of them were committed in broad daylight across various parts of the country. In Matsapha, a teenager, 19, of Eteni reported that on March 5, 2025 at 2am, she was raped once without the use of protection by an unknown person inside a house at Eteni.

In Mbabane, a 40-year-old woman of  Mahwalala Zone 6 reported that on March 9, 2025  at  about 5:10pm, she discovered that her teenage daughter (17), was forced into sexual intercourse once without protection  inside a house by a known person while at Mahwalala.  

Meanwhile, two rape cases were reported in Siteki, where a 14-year-old was forced into sexual intercourse by an unknown person once without protection in the forest while at Dvokodvweni.

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