Two suspects aged 18 and 27 were on Saturday, 18 September 2021 arrested by the police in Malamulele for allegedly assaulting and raping a 16-year-old grade 10 learner at Roodhuis village.
The suspects reportedly met the victim walking with friends on Friday, 17 September 2021 at about 20:30.
They allegedly grabbed her and pulled her to the nearby bushes where they severely assaulted her and then took turns in raping her.
The victim managed to find her way back home and informed her grandmother who in turn called the police.
The suspects were traced and arrested and are expected to appear in Malamulele Magistrate Court on Monday 20 September 2021.
