Two victims – one raped, both severely assaulted and set alight
The taxi driver who ran over the pedestrian loaded him into the taxi. The woman with him believed they were being taken to a hospital, but she was very wrong.
Two people in their mid-30s died after they were kidnapped, assaulted and set alight by a group of suspects on Saturday, 1 April at about 4am.
It is alleged that the two victims were walking home with a group of friends when a taxi hit the male victim and drove away. The group of friends allegedly assisted the victim as he was injured.
One of the friends chased after the taxi and told the driver to return to the scene. An altercation then ensued between the taxi driver and the friends of the victim.
After the argument, the group of friends left the victim with a female friend. He and the woman were then loaded into the taxi, which left the scene. The woman believed that they were taking the man to hospital.
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The suspects then drove to an open field where they took both individuals out of the taxi and allegedly began to assault them. The woman was then raped while the male victim was allegedly watching. The suspects then set both victims on fire and left the scene.
Both victims sustained critical injuries, but they managed to escape and make their way to hospital. Unfortunately, the woman died on Sunday, 2 April and the man on Monday, 3 April.
The Kagiso Police have arrested seven suspects since the incident. They are under investigation for murder, rape, and reckless and negligent driving. They will appear in front of the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 5 April.
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Major General Anna Mateisi, the West Rand Cluster commander applauded the officers for their dedication and hard work. She also encouraged the community to work hand in hand with the police, especially by giving anonymous tip-offs.
“It is through the assistance of the community that these arrests were possible,” said Lucky Matome, the spokesperson for the West Rand Cluster.
“You can tell that the people of the West Rand are fed up with crime. Please continue to help the police with tip-offs and we will ensure that the fight against crime in the area continues.”
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