BY Obakeng Maje
CHRISTIANA: It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 23:00, a 20-year-old victim was walking in the street in Khuma when the suspect came following her.
“Allegedly the suspect grabbed her at the street corner, she was then forced to the ground, undressed and raped” North West SAPS Spokesperson Sam Tselanyane said.
The suspect is known to the victim and is still at large. Police are still searching for the suspect.
BY Obakeng Maje
TAUNG: The complainant, a 31-year-old woman was on Saturday, 19 May 2012 allegedly drinking liquor with six male friends at the suspect’s place in Manokoane Village.
After some few drinks, she fell asleep and it was then that the alleged rape occurred.
“The suspect is known to the complainant and is still at large. Investigation continues” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.
KHUMA: A 68-year-old man is expected to appear soon before the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping her 14-year-old granddaughter for some time.
The last incident happened during the night of Monday, 14 May 2012.
“It is alleged that The victim cried hysterically when asked to do the oral reading work by standing in front of the whole class at one of the high schools in the area and read out loud. The teacher investigated what the matter was and it was then that the rape ordeal came to light” North West SAPS Sopkesperson warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.
The victim’s aunt was called to the school and was informed about the incident. She denied the accusation against her father.
Allegedly the matter was reported previously to the family but it was kept as a family secret.
It is also said the family dismissed the allegations and said they were caused by witchcraft and the devil. Police were informed and the suspect was arrested on Sunday, 20 May 2012.
BY Obakeng Maje
Police are seriously concerned about the number of rape and sexual offence cases that are reported daily in the Province. Since Friday, 18 May 2012, a number of rape and sexual offence cases were reported.
ITSOSENG: A 28-year-old Bangladesh National is expected to appear before the Itsoseng Magistrates, Court on Monday, 21 May 2012 on a charge of soliciting or enticing the commission of an indecent act.
The incident happened at Shaleng Village in Bodibe. It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 11:30, a 16-year-old mentally ill victim was send to the shop to buy spice and matches when the suspect called her behind the counter.
“The suspect allegedly tried to bribe the victim with 4 sweets and ordered the victim to kiss him and she refused. The suspect removed the victim’s t-shirt and started to kiss her breasts. He then ordered the victim to kiss his private parts and she did” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.
He then let her go, but the victim reported the incident and the suspect was later arrested.
BY Obakeng Maje
WOLMARANSSTAD: A 21-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Wolmaransstad on Monday, 21 May 2012 on a charge of armed robbery.
It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 13:15, the complainant, Lindiwe Octavia Nzama (37) arrived in Wolmaransstad with her colleague.
The two were allegedly there to go and buy a car from a certain guy. After meeting the middle-man at a fast food outlet in Wolmaransstad, they were taken to Tswelelang to meet the seller of the car.
Upon arrival at a certain house in Tswelelang, the victim was asked where the money was, of which she took out. Suddenly a group of +- 20 armed men entered inside the house, threatened the victim and her colleague with firearms and robbed the victim of R40 000,00 in cash.
“The victim and her colleague were then instructed to get in their Toyota Corolla and drive away. They then drive to the Police station and reported the matter” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.
Police managed to arrest 1 suspect. All other suspects are still at large and investigation continues.
LEHURUTSHE: Police in Lehurutshe are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide that happened on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 07:10. It is alleged that a 5-year-old girl, Remofiloe Mogwera was in the company of her mother when the accident occurred.
Allegedly the deceased attempted to cross the road to join her co-learners at Pitso Tolo Primary School who were on the other side of the road in Ntsweletsoku Village.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla that was travelling straight tried to avoid the accident, but it was already too late. The girl was certified dead at the scene and a case of Culpable Homicide is investigated.
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