The Estcourt Family Violence, Child Protection & Sexual Offences Unit, together with Winterton police, are making an appeal to the community to assist them in locating the man in the above photo.
He is wanted for questioning in an abduction and assault case, and a rape case.
On Saturday, July 16, at about 8.45pm, it is alleged that S’bongiseni Vumani Ntshangase (24) entered the house of a 23-year-old woman in Khethani location. He raped the woman and she was assaulted with a spade during the incident.
Later the same day, at about 10pm, Ntshangase, along with two others, were involved in the abduction of a 35-year-old woman in the same area.
The woman was assaulted and forced into a blue two-door vehicle, the make of which is unknown.
The vehicle broke down near the N3 and two of the suspects left to get assistance. At this time, the woman managed to escape from the vehicle and seek help from police.
Ntshangase is known to have family in Driefontein, as well as Ezakheni. He is currently on the run from police and may be hiding anywhere in the country.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for him and anyone who can assist police in tracing the suspect or knows of his current whereabouts is requested to contact either of the two investigating officers.
Warrant Officer Dlamini from Estcourt FCS can be contacted on 036-342-9528 or 083-746-2325, while Sergeant Avesh Lalthapersadh can be contacted at Winterton SAPS on 036-488-8311 or 084-907-7866.
The 08600-10111 Crime Stop number can also be contacted.
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