Manhunt underway for Gauteng pastor after woman raped, her baby killed
A manhunt is underway in Gauteng, South Africa, for a pastor accused of raping a woman and murdering her four-month-old baby. The suspect allegedly attacked the woman during a ritual near the Hennops River, and the infant's body was later discovered in a shallow grave.
Why it matters
This case highlights severe issues regarding violent crime and the abuse of religious authority in South Africa.
A manhunt is underway for a Gauteng pastor after a woman was raped and her four-month-old baby killed.
The 43-year-old woman was attacked at the Hennops River near Centurion on Wednesday.
Police said she went to the river with the pastor and his wife to perform a ritual.
She is said to have continued toward the river with the pastor, while his wife remained behind with the baby.
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