It is alleged that the victim was allegedly raped by the pastor and his fellow pastor between October 2018 and February 2019.

The other pastor disappeared after his colleague was arrested by the police and he was still on the run at the time of going to press.

Police spokesperson, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said the victim reported that the two men raped her in separate incidents on different days and at different places.

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Ngoepe said as soon as the investigations are finalized the pastor will re-appear in court on charges of rape.

He appealed to anyone who knows the whereabouts of the pastor’s colleague to contact Colonel Chris Mabasa at 082 469 0739 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the Crime Line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.