EMALAHLENI – The police in Vosman, Emalahleni, are fervently searching for the perpetrators responsible for the heinous rape of two minor girls aged 7 and 9.
The incident unfolded after the young girls were reported missing on Saturday, March 30, from their home in Emsagweni, Emalahleni. Shockingly, following the assault, the assailant heartlessly abandoned the traumatized minors on the streets after holding them hostage throughout the night.
This is after the parents went to the police station after they could not locate them where they were playing and alerted the police.
Vosman police captain Elizabeth Hlathi said “ On Sunday, March 31, 2024, information came through from Phola Police Station, indicating that the victims were found but sadly, they were both raped.”
“ The minors were found as a result of a good Samaritan who assisted after the two girls were dumped on the streets by their attacker who just left them to navigate their way back home after keeping them hostage for the entire night.” she explained.
She further appeal with the community in Emalahleni to help allocate the suspect.“ Anyone who is willing to volunteer tangible assistance, is humbly requested to contact Sergeant Zinhle Mathenjwa from the FCS Unit at 072 792 0691.”
A resident from Kwa-Guqa , Fezeka Mkhonto said, “This is very painful. I hope that the man behind this will be found and arrested before he can victimise other young girls.”
“Our children are not safe at all not especially when the rapist is still in the streets. I can not begin to imagine on how are they children are going through. This is trauma and heartbreak. I pray that they receive the best counselling.” Lihle Mokoena expressed.
“I am also happy that they are not pregnant or have not catch any diseases. No mother wants to see her daughter going through such.” she added.
