A 24-year-old woman was gang-raped near a graveyard in Phiphidi Village near Louis Trichardt in the early hours of Saturday, 28 March. It is reported that the woman was walking with her boyfriend towards the village when they encountered a group of men near the graveyard.
Some of the suspects were reportedly armed with bottles and knives. The suspects allegedly demanded money. When the couple said they had none, the woman was forcibly taken and raped by three of the suspects. Her boyfriend was held at knifepoint and stabbed during the incident.
The attack continued inside the graveyard before the suspects fled the scene. The suspects have not yet been identified and remain at large.
A manhunt has been launched by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Thohoyandou.
Anyone with information that may assist in the arrest of the suspects is urged to contact Investigating Officer Sergeant Lusunzi Mashudu on 079 891 1199, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, visit the nearest police station, or use the MySAPS App.
Investigations are ongoing.