Man accused of rape, kidnapping of Limpopo nurses due in court
The 27-year-old, who was arrested on Saturday, was found in possession of a stolen firearm and electronic devices.
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JOHANNESBURG - The suspect accused of kidnapping two nurses at Ga-Chuene clinic in Limpopo has been linked to several other violent crimes around Lebowakgomo.
The 27-year-old, who was arrested on Saturday, was found in possession of a stolen firearm and electronic devices.
He is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday.
When law officials apprehended the suspect at his home in Ga-Maja Ga Phiri village, they reportedly discovered various stolen items, including a pistol reported stolen from a female police officer's residence.
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The armed man allegedly tied up the two security guards before leading the two nurses to a nearby bush.
In addition to the alleged rape and abduction case, the suspect has also been linked to attempted murder in Ga-Molepo.
While updating the media on the G-Chuene case on Sunday, Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba revealed that the suspect is currently on parole.
"During the arrest, the team recovered a 9mm pistol, which had been reportedly stolen in a previous house robbery involving a female police officer attached to the Lebowakgomo police station. The suspect is also linked to several other serious crimes, including a business robbery at Thokgwaneng clinic, a house robbery and attempted murder in Ga-Molepo, and various other robberies and sexual assaults."
Limpopo police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says there is an ongoing investigation into the suspect's other cases.
DENOSA WANTS SUSPECT DENIED BAIL
Meanwhile, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) is expected to picket outside the court.
DENOSA’S Limpopo Secretary, Jacob Malepo, says the union wants the alleged perpetrator to be denied bail.
“DENOSA in the province will lead the picketing by nurses from the nearby hospitals and clinics for no bail when the perpetrator appears in court on 20th January 2025.”