A woman allegedly raped while jogging in Kakamas!  


Picture: The identikit of the suspect, who allegedly raped a woman/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

A woman was allegedly raped while jogging in the vineyards, near the industrial area in Kakamas. It is alleged that, she heard footsteps behind her, and when stopped and turned around, an unknown man asked her for money.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt CJ Prins said the woman allegedly told the suspect that, she does not have money with her. Prins further said, the suspect then allegedly pinned the woman to the ground and raped her.

“The suspect then allegedly grabbed the victim’s cell phone and walked away. The incident took place on 26 June 2023 late afternoon. An identikit of the suspect was compiled and is between the ages of 20-25.

“He is approximately 1.55m tall, of medium build, and at the time of the crime, he was wearing a black beanie, denim pants, and a dark blue golf shirt,” he said.

Prins said anyone who could identify the suspect, is requested to contact the investigating officer at Kakamas FCS unit, Sgt Dippenaar on 079 6977836 and 08600 10111 or through MySAPS mobile application. He said all information will be treated as confidential.

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