A former warrant officer allegedly involved in the Krugersdorp rape horror faces the long arm of the law.This brings the number of arrests to 15 so far. The 49 year old suspect, who used to work at Krugersdorp SAPS, was arrested on Tuesday and appeared at the Krugersdorp Magistrates court yesterday. The National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane confirmed that the suspect appeared before court. "The suspect made her first appearance on Wednesday for her bail hearing. However, the matter was postponed and the suspect will remain in police custody. She will be back in court on the 28th of November," said  Mjonondwane.

PROPERTY BELONGING TO RAPE VICTIMS

SAPS spokeswoman Brenda Muridili told Zimoja that the suspect was found in possession of property that belonged to the rape victims. "The suspect's role in the rape case included finding the location for the shoot. She was charged with theft and defeating the ends of justice when the investigating officer discovered that she stole items belonging to one of the victims," explained Muridili.

PIECES OF THE PUZZLE COMING TOGETHER

Eight women were raped at an abandoned mine in July in Krugersdorp. The women were employed as music video vixens when the unfortunate incident happened. The 14 accused are charged with multiple counts of rape, robbery with aggravated circumstances and being in the country illegally.Their matter was  postponed due to the state's inability to link DNA evidence against the accused, the fact that one suspect is a minor and for collection of further evidence. The incident sparked outrage in various parts of Gauteng with people protesting and demanding that illegal miners leave their areas.

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