Suspect arrested for rape and murder of his wife

SEDIBENG. – A 54-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of her wife who was found before she was set alight apparently by her husband.  

It is yet to be discovered by the rorensic that either the deceased was rape, murdered and burned before the ordeal. Her body was found at the open veld in Extension 2, Orange Farms on 5 March. A 54 year-old suspect was arrested around 17:00 on 8 March.

Police spokeperson, Sergeant Shaan Motsapi, said the suspect was arrested at Lake Side, Extension 2, Orange Farm. Following the lead from the well placed reliable source, Motsapi said within three days the suspect was brought to book. He is facing two charges for rape and murder.