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A pastor was arrested Sunday for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman who was allegedly deceived during a consultation session outside Burgersfort in Limpopo.
This is according to the police spokesman, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, who said that a 33-year-old man who referred to himself as a traditional pastor and healer was arrested.
The rape occurred in September at the man’s home.
“The victim allegedly visited this shepherd / traditional healer for a consultation and in the process, the suspect allegedly raped her. The victim was confused and terrified by the whole situation, and at a later stage realized that she had been tricked and raped by the man she trusted to heal her.
“The victim reported the matter to the police on Saturday and a rape case was opened. Initial investigations began, the suspect was located and arrested this afternoon, ”said Ngoepe.
The provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, condemned the incident.
“This is a clear indication that there are some men who are stubborn and refuse to listen to the wake-up call from all walks of life regarding the scourge of gender-based violence, but as a police officer, we will continue to work hard to protect the vulnerable. women and children within our communities from these sexual predators who take advantage of them because of their social status, ”Ledwaba said.
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