By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A man who alleged raped an elederly woman while fetching firewood at nearby veld, appeared briefly at Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday.

Segomotsi Gaojelwe,78, was allegedly raped by Boitumelo Bankutlwang,31, almost a month ago at Maphoitsile village, near Taung.

Bankutlwang appeared for bail application, but opted to stay in custody until his next appearance.

The case was postponed until 17 January 2014.

Boitumelo Bankutlwang allegedly threatened a gogo with a knife and raped her.

The case continues and the community of Maphoitsile came out in numbers to show support to Gaojelwe’s family.

Bankutlwang was subsequently arrested later at a near shebeen while enjoying beer.

Distraughted gogo said she wish the case being speed-up as she want closure: “I really feel hard done by the justice system, but hopefully the rapist will pay for his deeds. The case has been dragging for long, and I will be very grateful the day I see him be sanctioned”.-TDN
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