Seshego pastor arrested for multiple crimes including rape and concealment of death
The 57-year-old pastor will appear in the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Friday, 15 February, for another rape case.
POLOKWANE – A 57-year-old pastor from Seshego was today, 11 February, arrested together with five members of his church, for multiple crimes including rape, fraud, assault GBH, concealment of death, kidnapping, extortion and theft.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says the arrests emanate from intense investigations conducted by detectives in Seshego.
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“Police began investigating these charges soon after receiving complaints from some of the congregants that the pastor and his accomplices allegedly assaulted them severely during church services, when they failed to tithe,” Mojapelo explained.
He added that others allegedly had to surrender their houses and cars and were told to stay within the church premises.
“Other allegations include extortion of hard earned cash in millions, from pensioners who had just retired. The said pastor is also suspected of having raped girls as young as 14. More than forty cases of rape and assault are being investigated. Police are also investigating allegations that the deaths of certain congregants might have been concealed.”
The 57-year-old pastor will appear in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 15 February, for another rape case and all suspects who were arrested today, will appear in the Seshego Magistrates Court, tomorrow, 12 February.
“Police investigations continue and more arrests and charges are possible,” Mojapelo concluded.
