By Obakeng Maje

Lefaragatlha-Police have issued a stern warning to women to elude walking alone at night especially in dark and isolated areas.  

This comes in the wake of another rape near a graveyard in Lefaragatlha.

The latest incident occurred at about 23:00 on Friday, near cemetery in Raphafana Section. “It is alleged that the victim (16) and her friend were walking on their way home when they were attacked by three African males” colonel Lesego Metsi said.

The suspects apparently pointed them with a firearm and covered her friend’s face with a cloth so that she would not be able to see them. 

“The attackers then took turn raping the complainant. This is the second rape incident this year to have occurred near a graveyard in this area” Metsi said.  

In March 2013, a 31-year-old woman, who was with her boyfriend was gang-raped by six men next to the cemetry.  

Both rape cases occurred during the night on Fridays. Meanwhile, police have issued the following safe tips to women:

•If possible,avoid walking during night

•If possible,walk in groups especially during the night

•Beware of your surroundings at all times

∙Learn to trust your instincts

∙Carry self-defence equipments  e.g. pepper spray that you can use in case of an attack. 

Police are appealing to members of the community to come forward with information that could assist police in apprehending the suspects. Anyone with information should contact Tlhabane SAPS on 014 565 9154 or CrimeStop on 086 001 0111.

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