The body of a 34-year-old woman was found, raped and murdered, in Browns Farm in Cape Town on Monday morning, August 9. This horrific incident took place on National Women’s Day.
According to News24, police spokesperson, Colonel Andre Traut said that “The suspect was arrested after he was caught and beaten up by community members.”
The suspect will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court where he will face charges of rape and murder.
Meanwhile, angry residents of Browns Farm marched to Nyanga police station after discovering the woman’s naked body, which was reportedly dumped on a field.
The woman was allegedly raped and killed by a person known to her, IOL adds.
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