Cape Town – A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Limpopo for allegedly raping a 21-year-old pregnant woman on Saturday night in Leshikishiki village.
The victim, who was sleeping, heard a knock at 11 pm and found the man known to her in the house, police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said.
“According to information, the victim was sleeping when she heard a knock at about 11pm. Her grandmother told her to find out who was knocking. She was surprised to see the man known to her already in the house.
“The man threatened her and forced her to accompany him to his RDP house, near the village, and on arrival he raped her,” Ledwaba said.
The victim reported the incident to the police immediately, leading to the man’s arrest at his home early on Sunday.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane magistrate’s court on Monday, and police investigations are ongoing.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
