The victim (20) was walking with a friend at around 21:00 on 21 May, 2011, in Maroelra Street, Wallacedene, Kraaifontein when three males approached them and attempted to rob them. They forced the victim into the nearby bushes, her friend got away unharmed.
The victim was raped by all three men. All three suspects were traced, arrested and made their first appearance on 26 July 2011. They were initially denied bail, but were later released on bail by the courts. The three suspects failed to appear before court at their next court appearance with warrants of arrests issued.
Wagraya was arrested during 2017 and has been in custody since then. Wagraya was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on Monday, 26 August 2019 in the Blue Downs Regional Court.
One of the original three suspects has since passed away with the other one still on the run. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of third suspect are encouraged to contact Warrant Officer Pedro Isaacs of Kraaifontein FCS on 021 980 5500 or 082 522 1045.
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