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Film crew attacked, several women reportedly gang-raped in West Village

The incident occurred when the crew members, who were making a gospel music video, were attacked by illegal miners near mine dumps in West Village.

July 29, 2022
Natasha Pretorius 1 minute read
West Rand District Police commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana is also on scene. File photo.

Police on the West Rand are out in full force after a film crew was attacked and several women allegedly were gang-raped by illegal miners on Thursday, July 28. Victims reportedly were also robbed.

The incident occurred when the crew members, who were making a gospel music video, were attacked by illegal miners while they were filming at the mine dumps. Those raped are said to be aged between 19 and 39.

Exact details are yet to be confirmed, and the News has reached out to local and national police who are aware of the incident. A full statement will be released soon.

Speaking to residents of West Village, News journalist Natasha Pretorius was told that police were active in the area and that a shooting had ensued between illegal miners and police.

 

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July 29, 2022
Natasha Pretorius 1 minute read

Clinton Botha

For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
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