The Burgersfort Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is intensifying its search for two unidentified male suspects involved in a horrific crime.
In the early morning of October 7, an elderly female victim—aged 71—was subjected to a brutal assault in the Mecklenburg policing area, Limpopo.
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Details of the Crime
According to police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the elderly woman was asleep in her home located inside a consulting room of Ga-Mashishi village when she heard a knock at the window. The suspect, seeking assistance, forcefully entered her home accompanied by another unidentified male.
Upon entrance, they threatened her life and dragged her into a separate room where they repeatedly raped her before one of the suspects allegedly fell asleep, allowing her a brief window of opportunity to escape.
Community Engagement and Safety Measures
Following the incident, the victim was able to seek help from her neighbors. Subsequently, she was transported to a nearby hospital for a medical examination.
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Lieutenant General Themba Hadebe, the Limpopo provincial police commissioner, has publicly condemned this act of violence. He has urged the police to employ all resources at their disposal to apprehend these offenders and ensure justice is served.
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The police are requesting the community’s assistance and encourage anyone with information to contact Investigating Officer Constable Mildred Mabotsa at 083 491 6337, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or their nearest police station. The investigations are ongoing, and it is crucial for the community to stand united against such heinous crimes.
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