A Constable and a civilian arrested for rape and
pointing of firearm in Vosloorus, Gauteng
A Constable (26) and a
civilian are to appear in court on 02 April 2014 for the rape of a 19 year old
in Vosloorus, Gauteng. The suspects will appear at the Vosloorus Magistrates
Court on 02 April 2014 on charges of rape and pointing of a firearm. The
Constable is stationed as Elsburg SAPS.
It is alleged that on 29
March 2014 at about 03h00, the victim was with her boyfriend when they were
approached by a red VW Polo with two occupants inside. The occupants of the VW
Polo allegedly pointed the couple with a firearm and demanded their cell
phones. The driver then told the boyfriend to go away and the suspects drove
away with the victim to Extension 28 in Vosloorus. After stopping in an open
field, the victim was allegedly raped by the civilian in the back of the
vehicle while the policeman pointed her with a firearm after which the
policeman raped her as well. The victim managed to take down the registration number
of the suspects’ vehicle. She was dropped off at a taxi rank and she reported
her ordeal to the police. A case of rape was opened at Vosloorus SAPS.
The suspects were arrested
by the police and the matter was taken over by the IPID for investigation. More
charges may be added.
The IPID has also made recommendation for the Constable to be
charged departmentally.
