Five matric pupils raped, robbed in Eastern Cape

Five matric pupils raped, robbed in Eastern Cape

Police in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for an unknown number of suspects who allegedly raped five matric pupils.

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The matriculants were also robbed at gunpoint in the Mqhekezweni Administrative area.

"The provincial head of the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Investigation Unit has assembled a team to investigate and apprehend the perpetrators," said the provincial police's Siphokazi Mawisa.

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"The investigation team will leave no stone unturned to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice."

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