Limpopo police are investigating a spate of violent crimes against women and girls reported since the start of Women’s Month on 1 August, according to reporting by the Polokwane Review. The incidents include alleged kidnappings followed by murder, the rape of minors, and abductions of sisters in separate attacks.
Overview of incidents under investigation
Police have opened cases after several disturbing discoveries and reports across the province. The incidents range from an apparent targeted killing following an abduction to sexual assaults committed against children. Some suspects have been arrested and appeared in court, while other matters remain under active inquiry.
- Dennilton: A 26-year-old woman was reportedly taken from her home on 1 August by two armed men while her partner was away. Her body was found the next morning near the Ntwane soccer ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Motive has not been established and police are investigating.
- Ga‑Madiba village: An unidentified woman was discovered behind a church on 9 August with multiple stab wounds. Police have appealed for public assistance to identify her.
- Polokwane: A 34-year-old woman alleged she was kidnapped and raped after accepting a lift. The suspect is said to have demanded R6 500 from the victim’s mother for her release before being located and arrested. He appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 11 August and may be connected to four other kidnapping reports, police believe.
- Bergeneck Road area: A 24-year-old suspect, named as Nakedi Samuel Ramollo, appeared in court in relation to the abduction and murder of 18‑year‑old Anna Ramollo, who lived with a disability. Her remains were reportedly found in a shallow grave in May; Ramollo was arrested in Polokwane on 5 August and remanded. The matter was postponed to 15 September.
- Vhembe district: Police are searching for a suspect after a 13‑year‑old girl was allegedly raped by a relative on 8 August. The assault was reported after the child’s mother returned from Women’s Day events and family members alerted her.
- Undisclosed location: Three sisters were reportedly abducted and raped by two men; details remain limited as investigations continue.
Cases, custody and court dates
Some suspects have already appeared before magistrates. One man arrested in Polokwane in relation to a kidnapping and rape appeared in court on 11 August, while the accused in the Bergeneck Road matter remains remanded with a court appearance set for 15 September. Other investigations remain ongoing and police have requested public assistance in identifying victims and suspects in outstanding matters.
| Location | Allegation | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Dennilton | Kidnapping and murder (26‑year‑old woman) | Body recovered; investigation under way |
| Ga‑Madiba | Unidentified woman found stabbed | Police appeal for ID and information |
| Polokwane | Kidnapping and rape; ransom demand (R6 500) | Suspect arrested; court appearance 11 Aug |
| Bergeneck Road | Kidnapping and murder of 18‑year‑old | Suspect (24) arrested; remanded; next court date 15 Sep |
| Vhembe district | Alleged rape of 13‑year‑old by relative | Investigation ongoing; suspect sought |
Community impact and police appeals
Local reporting highlights the emotional toll on families and communities, particularly where children and vulnerable adults are involved. The incidents coincide with Women’s Month, a period when calls for heightened protection and action against gender‑based violence are traditionally reinforced.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist with identification of victims and the tracing of suspects. Community cooperation can be crucial in fast‑moving investigations and in preventing further attacks.
What residents should know
- Report suspicious activity promptly to the nearest police station or call the SAPS emergency number.
- Where possible, avoid accepting lifts from strangers and consider using trusted transport options for late‑night travel.
- If you have information about any of the incidents, contact local police directly — anonymity may be offered where protection is needed.
The details reported here are based on coverage by the Polokwane Review and police action recorded in recent court proceedings. Investigations remain active and further updates are expected as police follow leads and additional matters come before the courts.
Reporting from Polokwane.
