On Wednesday 19 July 2023 at about 07:30, the learner was on her way to school when her ex-boyfriend approached her. It's alleged the suspect assaulted his ex-girlfriend, forced her into a bush and forced her to undress. The suspect demanded that she go with him to his residence, where they were chased away by the mother of the ex-boyfriend.

Free State police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng said the suspect forced the victim to an unknown address in Nomzamo Park, Majwemasweu, where he allegedly raped her several times.

"The victim managed to escape the following morning and reported the incident at the Brandfort police station. The suspect was arrested by Detective Sergeant Lebogang Digacoe of the Bultfontein police unit for family violence, child protection and sexual offences on Thursday 20 July 2023. The suspect will appear before the Brandfort Magistrates Court on Monday, 24 July 2023.”

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