Two suspects arrested for rape, kidnapping in Makwassie

Klerksdorp police spokesperson Aafje Botma says suspects entered the victim’s house last week Tuesday while she was alone at home.

"They allegedly overpowered the woman, assaulted her with an iron pipe and raped her. The accused then tied her hands, feet and mouth and drove away with her in her Toyota Corolla.

“According to information available at this stage, the accused were forced to stop after one of the vehicle's front tyres burst on the farm road. They then fled on foot with stolen goods.  The victim managed to stop the neighbours, who were passing by and assisted her.”

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She says 22-year-old Mzwake Percy Jantjies was arrested on Friday.

"Jantjies subsequently appeared in the Makwassie Magistrates' Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody until Tuesday.”

The second suspect, aged 34, was arrested in Ermelo and a firearm and necklace that were taken during the robbery were recovered.

"Investigation into the matter continues including the possibility of linking the suspects to the cases that were committed in the area and Wolmaransstad.”

The suspect is expected to appear in the Makwassie Magistrates Court on Friday on charges of house robbery, rape and kidnapping.