By Obakeng Maje
Taung-Maphoitsile alleged rapist back in court on Monday.
A case of Boitumelo Bankutlwang was postponed by Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday for further investigation.
Maphoitsile residents packed the court to show support to Segomotsi Gaojelwe,78 who was allegedly raped by Boitumelo Bankutlwang,31.
Gaojelwe was gathering some firewood in the nearby veld at around 2pm when the suspect accosted at her. Bankutlwang allegedly produced a knife and raped her.
Gaojelwe informed her son about the ordeal and a manhunt was launched where the community found Bankutlwang drinking at a local shebeen.
A 31 year-old suspect was arrested and appeared before court where his case was postponed. Bankutlwang will remain in custody until his next appearance.
The court postponed the case until 27 January 2014 and police investigations continue.-TDN
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