A pregnant woman was raped ‘by a man familiar to her’ after he approached her at home.
Limpopo police have detained a 39-year-old man for allegedly raping a pregnant 21-year-old woman on Saturday night.
The incident occurred in Leshikishiki village, Capricorn District, according to police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba.
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“According to information, the victim was sleeping when she heard a knock at about 11 pm. Her grandmother told her to find out who was knocking. She was surprised to see the man known to her already in the house.
“The man threatened her and forced her to accompany him to his RDP house, near the village, and on arrival he raped her.
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“After the ordeal, the victim immediately reported a rape case to police.”
The man was arrested at his home in the early hours of Sunday.
On Monday, the suspect will appear in Polokwane magistrate’s court. The police inquiry is still ongoing.
