By Obakeng Maje

Taung-A 31 year-old parolee is expected to appear before Taung Magistrate Court for alleged rape.

Police said a 31 year-old man allegedly raped a woman,78 in a veld after he accosted on her.

Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said on Monday at around 14:00 pm, a woman was busy gathering firewood when a known suspect pounced on her.

“He allegedly produced a knife and threatened a woman. He grabbed and raped her. A woman informed her son about monstrousness and a suspects was apprehended by community members” said Molale.

The suspect is expected to appear before court for rape.

He was allegedly found at a nearby sheeben drinking.

The incident took place at Maphoitsile village, near Taung.-TDN

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