*POLOKWANE* – Police in Bandelierkop have arrested a 33-year-old man for the brutal murder of his partner and the rape of her 16-year-old daughter in a shocking incident that has stunned the Vhembe District community.
The horrific ordeal began on Sunday , 10 August 2025, at approximately 02h00 when the suspect allegedly woke the teenager, claiming they needed to search for her mother at local taverns in Mundzedzi village. The woman (36) was last seen on Saturday, 09 August 2025, at a local tavern.
After failing to locate the mother, the suspect led the minor toward Vleifontein bushes next to the local cemetery where he allegedly raped her.The suspect then instructed the traumatized teenager to return home.
The brave victim immediately reported the rape to a community member, who contacted police. A case of rape was opened and a manhunt launched, resulting in the suspect’s arrest.
During questioning on Monday , 11,August 2025, investigators discovered the suspect had murdered the missing woman and disposed of her body in a pit toilet at a local school. The body was retrieved with assistance from relevant stakeholders, and the suspect now faces an additional charge of murder.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed outrage at the incident, particularly during Women’s Month.
“This act of horrible crime represents the worst of gender-based violence – a man who was supposed to protect this family instead became their worst nightmare. That he would murder a woman and then rape her teenage daughter shows the depths of depravity we are fighting against,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Lieutenant General Hadebe commended the swift police response and the bravery of the teenage survivor in reporting the crime.
The suspect remains in apolice custody and will appear in court soon facing charges of rape and murder.
Police investigations continue.
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