Constable, civilian arrested for rape
A 26-year-old
constable and a civilian appeared in the Vosloorus Magistrates Court on
Wednesday for the rape of a 19-year-old in Vosloorus.
According to Moses Dlamini, national spokesperson for the
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the suspects appeared on
charges of rape and pointing of a firearm.
The constable is stationed at the Elsburg SAPS.
“It is alleged that on March 29, at about 3am, the victim was
with her boyfriend when they were approached by a red Volkswagen Polo with two
occupants inside.
“The occupants of the Polo allegedly pointed a firearm at the
couple and demanded their cellphones,” says Dlamini.
He adds that 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 the
firearm at her after which, the policeman raped her as well.”
The victim managed to take down the registration number of the
suspects’ vehicle.
Dalmini says that 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.
Dlamini adds that the IPID has also made recommendation for the
constable to be charged departmentally.
