Ga-Rankuwa – The case against Strike Paulos Thulare, accused of raping and murdering a young girl, was postponed in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday, North West police said.

Thulare is on trial for allegedly abducting, raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl Ofentse Mogale in Mmakau near Brits, in February.

The case was previously postponed because of incomplete evidence.

He had allegedly buried her in a shallow grave in his bedroom.

The 41-year-old was released on parole due to ill health, in November 2011 after serving 16 years of a 27-year sentence for housebreaking, robbery and rape. 

He remains in custody until his next appearance on June 4. – Sapa