By OBAKENG MAJE
A 34-YEAR-OLD man is expected to appear at Moretele Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for rape, defeating the ends of justice and murder.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the suspect allegedly took his girlfriend, Monni Monyeki (28), and her daughter (15) to the river for ritual cleansing.
It was reported that, during the ritual cleansing, the suspect gave his girlfriend and her daughter a liquid mixture to drink.
“The duo allegedly became unconscious immediately after drinking this mixture. The suspect allegedly raped a daughter and warned her not to tell anyone about the ordeal. He allegedly ferried the unconscious mother to his house in a wheelbarrow, while the daughter left to her mother’s family house,” he said.
Mokgwabone said Monyeki was never seen again afterward and this prompted her aunt to open a case of a missing person on 2 June 2021.
“The suspect allegedly along with the daughter of the deceased accompanied the aunt to the police station where the daughter explained to the police what transpired at that time.
“As a result, the suspect was immediately arrested for rape. Police continued with the search for Monyeki and in the turn of event, the suspect who allegedly continued to deny the whereabouts of the deceased, relented and took the police for pointing out,” said Mokgwabone.
He further said Monyeki’s burnt and decomposed body was found buried in a shallow grave in the bushes between Mathibestad RDP Section and Rajiepane village on 12 June 2021. Mokgwabone added that the preliminary investigation revealed that some of the body parts were missing.
“The charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice were added to the suspect’s charge sheet. He will appear in court for the second time for a formal bail application on all the charges. Investigation into the matter continues,” he said.
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