The Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for suspects after four college students were raped and robbed at a college hostel in Bolobedu. The incident took place at the Tlhartihani TVET College on Saturday just before midnight.

ATTACKED ON CAMPUS

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Steven Thakeng said on 22 February 2025 at about 23h10, the students were asleep at a college residence when a 20-year-old girl went outside to fetch water. "Suddenly she screamed for help. Then a 21-year-old complainant saw an unknown African male wearing a black balaclava, black jersey, blue jeans, black gloves and white sneakers and pointed them with a firearm," Thakeng said. He also said that the eight female students were instructed to undress and four of them, aged 20 and 21 years old, were selected and raped.

MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS LAUNCHED

After the rape ordeal, the students were robbed of two cellphones and the suspect left the scene on foot. The police are investigating a case of business robbery and four counts of rape. Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe said she has directed the police to use all resources to track and trace the suspect.