'Hitchhiking' Limpopo rapists given life sentences

The Polokwane high court on Tuesday handed out hefty sentences to men accused of rape, kidnap and theft.The Polokwane high court sentenced two men on Friday for raping two women in 2017.Police spokesperson Const Mienkie Ramakgoakgoa said that on May 15 2017 about 8pm, the suspects raped two women aged 23 and 31 near the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after they had hitchhiked to Mankweng.

"On the way, the driver turned towards Flora Park. One of the accused produced a firearm and the driver drove to a secluded spot next to the N1 highway."

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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