Police in Hendrina are investigating a case of murder, rape, and kidnapping that occurred at a certain farm in Hendrina between 28 and 29 November 2024, around 16:00.
According to the information at police disposal, a suspect entered the farm and fatally attacked the complainant’s son (46). He then allegedly raped the deceased’s 80-year-old mother inside a vehicle on the property.
The suspect also forced the woman’s husband (the deceased’s father) into the boot of a car and left him there. He later used the victim’s bank card to withdraw R5000.00 at a petrol station in Bethal.
The suspect was reportedly driving the complainant’s vehicle, which he later abandoned in eMbalenhle, leaving the rape victim inside after noticing a passing police vehicle.
Police are appealing to anyone with information that may assist in locating and arresting the suspect to contact Hendrina SAPS at 013 248 0066 or Detective Warrant Officer Tebogo Moakamedi, at 082 303 9899.
Alternatively, the public can contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or provide information via the MySAPS App.All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and callers may remain anonymous.