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Westenburg police are seeking this man’s assistance in a sexual assault case

Police believe this man, who identified himself as 'Mr Moodley' can assist in a case of sexual assault against an 18-year-old girl

POLOKWANE – Police in Westernburg have launched a manhunt for a suspect involved in the recent sexual assault of an 18-year-old school girl.

Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the incident allegedly took place a few kilometres on the Kushcke road in the Westenburg policing area, after the victim was offered a lift by the suspect.

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“Along the way, the suspect, who only identified himself as ‘Mr Moodley’, began fondling the victim without her consent. The suspect stopped the vehicle to continue with his dubious act and the victim managed to open the door and escaped,” Ngoepe explained.

Police have requested for ‘Mr Moodley’, whom they believe can assist with investigations, to go to the Westenburg Police Station or to the nearest police station. Furthermore, police are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact Detective Sergeant Chuene Selolo at 083 350 3763; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime Line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

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