The two suspects, Phumudzo Chris Nemutudi (27) and Thompho Mudau (25), from Thohoyandou Block F, have appeared briefly in Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court. The incident occurred in the Mbilwi area, in the Thulamela Municipality, where it is alleged that Nemutudi and Mudau, kidnapped an Indian boy and proceeded to rape him several times before demanding a ransom of R2 million from his parents.
The two accused have abandoned their bail hearing, and the matter is remanded to 08 September 2023, for further investigations and the accused persons will remain in custody.
