Three more suspects have been arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 21-year-old woman in Meloding, Free State.
The victim was raped on three separate occasions – early December 2021, and twice in January this year – by 10 men.
According to the South African Police Servic Saps (Saps), the victim was afraid to report the incident that took place. Until her boyfriend offered to accompany her to report the incident.
Three of ten suspects were then arrested, and appeared at the Virginia Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
The suspects have been remanded in custody.
“The case was postponed till [next Thursday], 17 February 2022 for [their] bail application,” Free State Saps spokesperson, captain Stephen Thakeng said in a statement.
Thakeng also confirmed that more suspects were also arrested on the same day the three others’ case was postponed.
The additional three suspects will appear in Virginia Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
A manhunt has since been launched for the four remaining suspects.
Lejweleputswa district commissioner, major-general Lerato Molale has commended the residents of Meloding for assisting the police in these arrests.
“We will work around the clock to arrest the remaining suspects. What was done to this woman is horrific, inhuman and thus we will never rest until the wheels of justice roll,” Mohale said.
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