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Limpopo police probe alleged rape of Grade 2 girl by Grade 7 pupil

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A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped by one of her older schoolmates at Shongoane Primary School in Lephalale. (PixelCatchers/Getty Images)

A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped by one of her older schoolmates at Shongoane Primary School in Lephalale. (PixelCatchers/Getty Images)

Limpopo police are investigating the rape of a 7-year-old girl, allegedly by a Grade 7 boy, at Shongoane Primary School in Lephalale.

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the Grade 2 pupil was taken to a school toilet and allegedly raped by the boy between 12:00 and 14:30 on Friday.

"The victim arrived at home complaining about leg injuries and her mother checked [her] but thought it was just a minor injury.

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