By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

22 January 2025- A man (31) was arrested by the Sun City Detectives and Rustenburg Tactical Response Team (TRT), during intelligence-driven operation for the alleged rape. It is alleged that, observation was kept at Witrandjie village, where the police searched for the suspect and allegedly found him hiding under the bed.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the suspect was arrested and detained for two counts of rape and one of assault common. Myburgh said the first rape case was reported in Sun City on 20 August 2023.

“It is alleged that a victim (27), visited a tavern in Rustenburg to celebrate her birthday, where she met the suspect. The next day the suspect invited her and her friend back to the tavern and even arranged transport to fetch them. He then asked her to accompany him to fetch something at home.

“On their way, he became aggressive, grabbed her cellular phone and raped the woman upon arrival at his house. The second rape incident was reported on 3 August 2024. It is alleged that a woman (20), was driving around with friends, using the vehicle of the suspect’s friend in Witrandjie village, near Sun City,” she said.

Myburgh further they all visited a tavern in Phatsima and later went to the suspect’s house, where they all went to sleep. She added that, the suspect allegedly woke up the victim, became aggressive and forcefully took her to another bedroom and raped her.

“In another incident, an assault case was reported during the early hours of 26 March 2023. The suspect allegedly assaulted a victim (32) at Ledig village by spraying him with pepper spray and assaulting him with his fists.

“The suspect appeared before the Mankwe Magistrate’s Court on 21 January 2025 and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 31 January 2025, for a bail application,” said Myburgh.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, congratulated the police for bringing a wanted ‘criminal’ to justice. Asaneng reiterated that the police will continue to ensure that residents of this province are and feel safe at all times.
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