Manhunt launched for pastor after baby found dead in Atteridgeville
A manhunt is underway in Gauteng, South Africa, for a pastor accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a four-month-old baby. The child's mother was also allegedly raped, and the suspect's wife has been taken into custody.
Why it matters
This case highlights severe issues regarding gender-based violence and child safety in South Africa, drawing significant public concern.
JOHANNESBURG - A manhunt is underway in Gauteng for a pastor accused of kidnapping and killing a four-month-old baby girl in Diepsloot.
The pastor is also accused of raping the baby’s mother. His wife has already been arrested in connection with the alleged crimes.
The baby was found dead in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on Wednesday, after she was allegedly taken from her mother.
Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says investigators are now probing cases of kidnapping, rape and murder.
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“The case that will be investigated now will be a case of kidnapping, rape and murder,” Nevhuhulwi said.
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