VANDERBIJLPARK – This is after he was arrested on February 13, on charges of rape, housebreaking, theft, and intimidation.

The man was arrested after he raped a 13-year-old in Sharpeville.

On the day of his arrest, at about 18:00, a 13-year-old was from a tuck shop when she was attacked by the suspect, threatened with a knife, and raped, and the suspect fled the scene.

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Following the incident, police were called and a manhunt was conducted after which a 48-year-old suspect was arrested.

A suspect identification parade was conducted, and four graveyard victims were able to positively identify the suspect.

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On February 16, the suspect appeared before the court and was remanded in custody for further Police Investigations.

Sedibeng Ster ran a series of articles when the Vanderbijlpark Cemetery serial rapist emerged.