A 66-year-old sprititual healer nabbed for alleged rape of a 30-year-old woman during a cleansing ritual

Editor: Mulamuleli Tshitangano 

POLOKWANE - A 66-year-old Spiritual Leader was nabbed by the members of Seshego SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in connection with alleged rape of a 30-year-old woman at Eldorado village under Maleboho policing area on 12 April 2023 at about 21:30.

According to police report at this stage, the victim allegedly went to the spiritual healer for spiritual healing at his homestead when he asked if there is anyone who need to perform steaming ritual and she volunteered.

The victim went to the bedroom of the Pastor's son wearing only a blanket and found the room covered with smoke when the suspect emerged and raped her.

Afterwards, a 30-year-old victim left the room while wearing the suspect's jacket but never reported the ordeal. She reportedly suffered a mental breakdown and was diagnosed with depression after she attempted to commit suicide.

The victim was referred to a relevant facility for mental treatment until she subsequently opened up about the rape incident. The matter was reported to the local police on Thursday 15 June 2023, and transferred to Seshego FCS Unit for further investigations.

Police swift reaction and meticulous efforts resulted in the suspect being apprehended on Sunday 18 June 2023, at his residence at Eldorado village in Maleboho.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the Team for the swift arrest of the suspect.

He is expected to appear before the Maleboho Periodical Court on Tuesday 20 June 2023.

Police investigations are continuing.

Source :
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba
082 451 7180

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