This, as more and more travellers are embarking to different holiday destination for the festive season.

Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, says this past Sunday a 26-years old woman who got a lift in a BMW from Odendaalsrus was allegedly raped by the driver after hitchhiking.

Makhele in a statement explains other passengers in the car got out before they reached their destination, and the driver thereafter reportedly raped the victim.

"She was allegedly given a lift by the driver of a green bluish BMW, with two other occupants. Along the way one of the passengers jumped out of the car whilst in motion because the driver kept making U-turns saying he is looking for someone. The other passenger then chased after him. According to information received the driver jumped to the back seat of the car, and allegedly raped the young woman" said Makhele.

The other passenger who was giving chase came back and allegedly raped her as well, before taking off with her cellphone and cash.

"The victim managed to get assistance from a passer-by. A case of rape and common robbery was opened at Odendaalsrus SAPS for further investigation".

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