Elderly woman raped in her home
A 51-year-old man was arrested for raping a 74-year-old gogo in Winterveldt.
David Matsena
A 51-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 74-year-old gogo in Winterveldt on Wednesday morning.
Police spokesperson, Constable Petunia Chabangu said the suspect allegedly entered the gogo’s house around 05:00 when she was still sleeping.
“He allegedly threatened her before forcing himself on her,” said Chabangu.
“The community contacted the police to report that an old woman has been raped. Police went out to investigate, and a search for the suspect immediately began.
“Police followed all possible leads and the suspect was found and arrested in Pinkies Road, Winterveldt.”
Chabangu said the gogo suffered bruises to her face, neck and head during her ordeal.
The suspect was expected to appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court soon.
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