Motorists warned against help seekers on roads
A 36-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two unknown suspects in what seemed like a roadside scam.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has warned motorists to be wary of people who seek help along the road.
This warning comes after a 36-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two unknown suspects in what seemed like a roadside scam.
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The woman was driving home between from Bushbuckridge to Lydenburg when a half-naked lady emerged from the bushes and attempted to stop her under the false pretext that she needed help.
After driving a few meters, she(the victim) decided to drive back and assist. Immediately after stopping her vehicle, the half-naked lady disappeared and an unknown man popped out of the bushes wearing a balaclava and pointed her with a firearm.
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The suspect got into the vehicle and instructed the woman to drive towards the Injaka dam direction leading into the bushes and invited his friend to come over. The victim tried to escape but the suspect fired a shot, forced her to undress and they both took turns raping her.
They further robbed the victim of an undisclosed amount of money, a cellphone and other belongings, then fled the scene in a green Volkswagen Citi Golf.
No one has been arrested as yet and police are on the lookout for the suspects including the lady who appeared to be asking for assistance. Anyone with information that could lead to their arrest is urged to call Constable Dolly Marule at 072 969 1985 or the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
