BY OBAKENG MAJE
A 20-year-old suspect will appear in Ganyesa Magistrates’ Court on Friday on the alleged murder and rape of a 77-year-old woman on Thursday. 

North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said it is alleged that on the said date, police received information of murder and rape that took place at Tlakgameng Village in Ganyesa at approximately 01:00.

“The police allegedly upon arrival at the scene, found an old woman lying in a pool of blood.  According to the information available, it appears that her grandson raped and strangled her to death in her bedroom. The motive of  incident is still unknown at this stage and police investigation continues” Moleko said.

The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner; Major General Jacob Tsumane has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms.

“It is the responsibility of the broader community to ensure the safety of the elderly and other vulnerable groups. As the police we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those who are abusing the elderly are brought to book”, said Major General Jacob Tsumane.      
-TDN
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