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39-Year-old man in court for rape. Image: iStcok

Man to appear in court for rape

The 39-year-old man had been on the run for the past two years before he was finally arrested in Klipgat, North West.

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39-Year-old man in court for rape. Image: iStcok

A 39-year-old man, who is a serial rapist was arrested on Thursday. 

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MAN ON THE RUN FOR TWO YEARS

The suspect was on the run for the past two years before he was finally arrested in Klipgat, North West. During his arrest, the 39-year-old man was found in possession of a pistol.

This was after police received information about a man who was in possession of firearms and ammunition and looking for a potential buyer. 

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“As part of the investigation, the suspect led the police to his other place in Dubai Section,  Mabopane, Gauteng, where an AK47 rifle with 33 rounds of ammunition, three magazines and 25 pistol ammunition were found hidden in a shack,” says police spokesperson Amanda Funani.

The 39-year-old faces charges of rape, house robbery, attempted murder, and several counts of possession of unlicensed firearms, and ammunition.

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VICTIMS ROBBED OF THEIR BELONGINGS

“Reportedly, the suspect targeted and raped women who walked home from taverns in the early hours in Klipgat. According to information, he would also rob his victims of their personal belongings.”

 The suspect will appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

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