Limpopo police have arrested a fourth suspect for a gang rape in Phiphindi village under Vhembe District municipality on Good Friday.
The arrest came after 24 year old was gang raped by a group of men at the village graveyard on 28 March 2026.
According to the provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the victim was taking a stroll with her boyfriend towards Phiphindi village when they encountered a group of approximately seven males near the graveyard.
It is believed that some of the suspects were armed with bottles and knives.
The victim was forcibly dragged to the graveyard, and her boyfriend was held at knifepoint and stabbed.
Police say the fourth suspect aged (25) was arrested while shopping in the Thohoyandou CBD.
He joins the previously arrested suspects: Makonde Rambuda (36), who has already appeared at the Thohoyandou magistrate court on Thursday ( 02 April 2026)
The two other suspects arrested on Thursday ( 02 April 2026) are expected to appear in court on Tuesday ( 07 April 2026).
Police investigations remain ongoing in search of the remaining three suspects involved in this heinous crime.