Three women raped in Durban – police investigate
SAPS are searching for two men believed to have information on recent rape cases.
DURBAN police are appealing to the community to come forward with information that could assist them in solving a rape case.
SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Zanele Khomo said the case is under investigation by the Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit.
“It is alleged that on December 18, at about 16:00, a 32-year-old victim was walking on Dr Pixley Kaseme Street when she collapsed. After a while, she woke up, and an unknown male promised to assist her by taking her to a safe place until she recovered,” said Khomo.
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According to Khomo, the man then turned on the woman while they were walking along Blue Lagoona – he forcefully raped the victim and disappeared with her bag and cash.
In another incident, on December 1, at about 20:30, two women were robbed, and then raped.
“A woman was at a salon on Russell Street. While she and her cousin were waiting for an e-hailing taxi, they were robbed of their clothing, cash and cellphones,” said Khomo.
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When the e-hailing taxi arrived, the victims had to explain that they were robbed of their cash.
“An argument ensued, and the driver of the taxi drove to an unknown place where he raped both females and abandoned them there,” said Khomo.
Police are urging anyone who might have information regarding the men pictured to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Dlani, on 079 812 0486 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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