Gerrie Nel Slams Police Over Mishandling of Bergview College Rape Case

AfriForum's advocate, Gerrie Nel, has criticized the Eastern Cape police for their handling of the investigation into the rape of seven-year-old Cwece at Bergview College in Matatiele. Nel argued that the police have been pursuing suspects in the wrong location.

A shocking revelation has emerged in the case, with Nel suggesting that the alleged assault may not have occurred at the school as initially believed. In a letter to the provincial police commissioner, he proposed that the 7-year-old victim was more likely assaulted at a community party rather than at the school.

Representing the school's principal, Nel condemned the police investigation, pointing out that the principal was asked to provide a DNA sample despite never being formally identified as a suspect. The principal's DNA test results have since come back negative, further raising questions about the police's handling of the case.

This latest development has renewed concerns about the investigation and highlighted the need for a thorough and impartial probe. As the case continues to unfold, the community remains eager for justice and answers.

As the head of AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit, Nel has extensive experience handling complex investigations and prosecutions. His unit was established to initiate private prosecutions in cases where the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) fails to act, often due to a lack of resources or political interference.