TZANEEN – After the terrifying events that happened at Hoveni village outside Tzaneen between the night of Friday, May 9 and early hours of Saturday, May 10, police have something to go by for their investigations.

Through a tip-off, they were told of a name, Junior Ndlovu, who might have a lead in assisting them in identifying the suspects.

According to police reports, the suspects went on a heinous crime spree between 23:30 on Friday and 02:00 on Saturday, targeting seven families in the same neighbourhood in what seems to be a planned and deliberate series of assaults.

The suspects, armed with firearms, forcibly entered homes by breaking down doors, demanding money and valuables from victims, committing serious violent crimes, including multiple counts of rape involving minors.

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The culprits are being tracked down day and night by detectives assigned to the provincial serious and violent crime investigation team.

Meanwhile, on Monday, May 12, police found a large number of mobile devices and other valuable items at Calais village, not far from Hoveni.

The police are still looking into the case.

Anyone with knowledge about the man should contact the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Investigation Team or Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola at 082 749 2233, Colonel Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or the MySAPSApp.