Stepfather arrested for killing woman, raping her daughter

Police in Bandelierkop, Limpopo, have arrested a 33-year-old man for the brutal murder of his partner and the rape of her 16-year-old daughter in Vleifontein. The horrific incident has left the Vhembe District community stunned.

The horrific ordeal began on Sunday, 10 August, at approximately 02:00, when the suspect allegedly woke the teenager, claiming they needed to search for her mother at local taverns in Munzhedzi village.

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The woman [36] was last seen on Saturday, 09 August 2025, at a local tavern. After failing to locate the mother, the suspect led the minor toward Vleifontein bushes next to the local cemetery, where he allegedly raped her.

The suspect then instructed the traumatised teenager to return home. The brave victim immediately reported the rape to a community member, who contacted police.

A case of rape was opened, and a manhunt was launched, resulting in the suspect’s arrest. During questioning, investigators discovered the suspect had murdered the missing woman and disposed of her body in a pit toilet at a local school.

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The body was retrieved with assistance from relevant stakeholders, and the suspect now faces an additional charge of murder.

Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed outrage at the incident, particularly during Women’s Month.

“This act of horrible crime represents the worst of gender-based violence – a man who was supposed to protect this family instead became their worst nightmare,” said Lieutenant Hadebe.

“That he would murder a woman and then rape her teenage daughter shows the depths of depravity we are fighting against,” she added.