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Woman raped by two gangs on the same day

The second group of men pretended that they wanted to help her, but took her to a local primary school where they gang-raped her.

A woman was raped repeatedly by two gangs in an open field next to Leratong Hospital recently. Police now suspect that the alleged rapists are targeting other women in the area as well.

The woman claimed that she and her boyfriend were walking in the neighbourhood when two unknown men walked past them.

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The men turned around, insulted the couple, drew firearms and pointed them at the couple. When the couple tried to flee, their attackers followed them and managed to catch the woman. They demanded that she handed over her cellphone while one of the assailants was swearing at her. The men forced her into an open field across Impala Road.

One of the attackers raped her repeatedly at gunpoint. Before leaving the scene the attackers said they were going to Mathole Village.

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Later, three men found the victim where the attackers had left her. They pretended that they wanted to help her, but took her to a local primary school where they gang-raped her. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the suspects must immediately call Kagiso Police on 011 696 9000/9059/9065. You may remain anonymous and call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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Janine Viljoen

Janine Viljoen is a seasoned journalist with more than 17 years’ experience. She has worked as a newspaper editor, mentored numerous journalism students, and is currently the sub-editor for the award-winning Caxton Joburg West publications. Her passion lies in developing young journalists and telling compelling human-interest stories.
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