Police in Mossel Bay have made their first arrest in connection with the alleged rape of a grade 11 girl which took place at a party over the weekend.
The incident was also filmed on a cellphone camera and the footage shared with several children from school.
The 17-year-old learner, who is one of three suspects, was arrested on Monday night.
He is expected to make his first appearance in the Mosselbay Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old victim who is a grade 11 learner was drinking at a party over the weekend when she fell asleep.
It is alleged that she later woke up and discovered that she was undressed and had been raped.
A friend showed her a video of the incident where the boys were filmed raping her.
The suspects allegedly distributed the footage amongst fellow learners.
The victim has laid a rape charge at the KwaNonqaba police station and the video is currently in their possession.
Police are still looking for two 18-year-old boys who are also seen in the video.
A spokesperson says their arrests are imminent.
