Maclear SAPS investigating murder and rape case after 27-year-old victim was reported missing by her friends

Statement from South Africa’s Police says –

It is alleged that the 27-year-old victim was enjoying herself with her female friend at a tavern on 25 February 2022. The suspect was also drinking with them.

At 22:00 that night the friend did not see the deceased again and suspected that she left with the suspect.

The friend then decided to   report her on 28 February 2022 at 12:55 as a missing person.

At 16:00 on the same day, the SAPS arrested the suspect at TV Park.

On further investigation the body of the deceased, which was cut in half, with a saw, was found in a toilet in the area.

The investigation continues and the 55-year-old suspect will appear on the 3 March 2022 on two counts of murder and rape before the Maclear magistrate court.

The acting District Commissioner Brig Rudolph Adolph has announced his shock on this horrific crime. He applauded the SAPS on the quick response and on the arrest of the suspect.