Spate of rapes in E Rand

2006-05-16 13:52

Johannesburg - Three women were raped in separate incidents on the East Rand, police said on Tuesday.

Spokesperson Superintendent Andy Pieke said a man grabbed a 27-year-old woman walking on Second Street in Withok, Brakpan, at 18:25 on Monday, pulled her into the adjoining veld and raped her.

"The suspect was described as being short and slender. He wore a blue jersey," said Pieke.

At about 19:30, a 27-year-old woman walking near Floors Road was approached by six men who assaulted her and threatened her with firearms.

She was gang-raped by all six men, one of whom told her he was HIV-positive.

"She described four of the suspects as being tall and two who were short. One was wearing a red overall and one wore jeans. The suspects were also aged about 27 years old," said Pieke.

The woman was taken to hospital.

Pieke said police suspected the two incidents were related.

Meanwhile in Vosloorus South, at about 09:00 on Monday, a woman was raped in what is believed to be an unrelated incident.

The 24-year-old was walking through the veld when two men approached her and threatened her with a gun. They both raped her before fleeing with her cellphone. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

- SAPA