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The Person of interest wanted in a rape case. Photo: SAPS/ Facebook

Person of interest WANTED in 26-year-old female rape case

The person of interest is said to have demanded a cigarette but the non-smoking victim gave him money out of fear, but was still raped.

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The Person of interest wanted in a rape case. Photo: SAPS/ Facebook

A person of interest (pictured) has become the latest suspect to be wanted for a rape case by the police.

PERSON OF INTEREST ACCUSED OF RAPING A FEMALE IN THE BUSHES

Police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam confirmed that the SAPS Family Violence, Children and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating a case of rape following the alleged rape of a 26-year-old female victim in Postmasburg, Northern Cape on Thursday, 13 April 2023.

According to Sergeant Sam, preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was on her way to work when she was accosted by the suspect brandishing a knife.


“He demanded a cigarette but she gave him money out of fear as she was a non-smoker.”

Sergeant Sam

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He added that this person of interest made further advances that included raping the victim in the nearby bushes along the road.


“The suspect can only be identified by an identikit compiled by the police,” he said.

“The police are requesting the public to assist with information that may lead to the apprehension and arrest of the suspect (person of interest) and the investigation of the case. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Keamogetse Besson can be contacted at 079 872 0458 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or information may be shared via the MySAPS App. All information will be treated confidentially and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” Sergeant Sam urged the public.

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Meanwhile, Police are still on the lookout for two suspects in connection with the rape of teenage girls.
These wanted suspects are being sought for separate rape cases involving teenage girls in various parts of the country.

In the first instance, Wesselsbron police have requested the community to help trace a man by the name of “Nkosikhona” who can assist with investigations after a 17-year-old girl was raped at her home in Monyakeng Township in 2015.

In the second instance, the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses Unit is looking for three unknown men in connection with the rape of a girl in Riebeeckstad on 25 September 2022, at approximately 00:15.

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