BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 36 YEAR-OLD MAN is sought after he allegedly raped his girlfriend. Orapeleng Mothibi, from Maphoitsile village in Taung allegedly terrorizes the residents across Taung. The department of correctional services in Christiana said the man was released on parole on July 24 2012.

The correctional services regional spokesperson, Moses Hlongwani said the suspect contravened his parole condition.

“One of the conditions attached to his release was he must report to Christiana Correctional Centre every week. Mothibi has been properly following his conditions attached to his parole until December 2014. He was sentenced to 15 years after being convicted for house breaking and theft. He is not complying with his parole rules. Mothibi’ sentence runs until 2020 and he has absconded,” Hlongwani said.

Hlongwani said correctional officials are out in numbers looking for Mothibi. “A case of absconding has been opened against the parolee. The mother of the parolee submitted an affidavit indicating that the offender is nowhere to be found. She said that Mothibi has never been at home since December last year.”

North West police spokesperson Major Pelonomi Makau said the police in Taung are looking for the suspect. “The police opened a case of rape against a 36 year-old man from Maphoitsile village in Taung. It is alleged that the suspect raped his girlfriend and fled. Police urge community members to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect.” Makau said.

-TDN

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