A girl raped, suspects still at large  


By REGINALD KANYANE

13 April 2026 – The police in Klerksdorp request the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a man as per attached identikit. The police said it was reported to the police that a victim (15) climbed into the suspect’s Toyota Tazz that was used as a taxi on 5 August 2025.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said inside the vehicle, were two male occupants, the driver and passenger. Skalkie said the two suspects drove with the victim to Manzil Park Cemetery, where they allegedly threaten her before raping her.

“One suspect was wearing a balaclava. The man identified is light in complexion, medium in height and built. He was wearing a red woollen beanie, black padded bomber jacket, dark blue trousers and he spoke Setswana. He is estimated to be about 50 years-old or older.

“The second man is dark in complexion, tall and muscular built. He was wearing a black sweater, light blue trousers, light blue plastic shoes and also spoke Setswana. He is estimated to be 30 years-old or older. He was wearing a balaclava,” she said.

Skalkie further said the police request anyone who may have information that can assist to identify and trace the two men, to contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Maletsa Shole, of Klerksdorp Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on Cell: 082 568 6909. She added that anonymous information can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smart phone or phone Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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Picture: An identikit of one of the men who allegedly raped a girl