Limpopo police hunt suspects after three sisters allegedly raped in bushes
Saps says suspects in a red Toyota Corolla allegedly lured and raped sisters, and investigations continue as the FCS unit activates all resources.
The Limpopo police are searching for two suspects in a red Toyota Corolla after three sisters, aged between 14 and 17, were allegedly lured, raped in a secluded bush area, and dumped near a garage in Khujwana. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 8th, around 11 pm. The Ritavi police, under the Mopani District, have opened three counts of rape following the alleged assault.
A petrol attendant at the garage contacted the 54-year-old mother of the victims at 3:45 am on Sunday, informing her that her daughters had been dropped off by a vehicle following the sexual assault. Preliminary investigations revealed that two unknown male suspects in a red Toyota Corolla approached the sisters, luring them with the promise of a ride to a tavern to buy food.
Once the trio was secluded in a bush area near Khujwana Village, the suspects allegedly undressed and raped them before dropping them off near the garage.
The mother promptly reported the incident to the police, leading to the opening of a case. Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, condemned the crime, stating that gender-based violence has no place in society. He activated all resources of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit to trace and arrest the perpetrators. The community was urged to provide any information that could assist in apprehending the suspects.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mahlane on 082 469 2625, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or use the MySAPS app. Police investigations into the case are ongoing.
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