By Mashamba Media
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The members of Mopani Tracking Team together with Tzaneen FCS Unit have on Sunday, 09 March 2025 nabbed a 39-year-old man in connection with a rape incident that involved a 16-year-old girl.
It is reported that on Sunday, 02 March 2025 at about 19:00, the victim was walking alone from a friend’s place at Khujwana village when she met the suspect who threatened her with a sharp object. He allegedly dragged her to a one roomed house and locked it on arrival.
Afterwards, he raped the girl who was later released and she informed her family about the incident. The matter was immediately reported to the local police who commenced with a manhunt of the suspect known by the victim.
On Sunday, 09 March 2025 at about 17:00, the members of Mopani Tracking Team received information about the location of the suspect and a joint operation with Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) was activated for his apprehension.
The suspect was located and found while walking on the street in Khujwana village and was immediately placed under an arrest for raping a minor girl.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Ritavi Magistrate’s court soon.
Police investigations are continuing.
