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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>An elderly woman defended herself from an alleged rapist when he forced his way into her house in KwaZulu-Natal by hacking him with a panga.<\/p>\n

Neighbours later came to her defence and the man was arrested.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said the incident happened on 27 May.<\/p>\n

According to Gwala, the suspect had made his way to the victim’s house in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

“An unknown male entered her place of residence, strangled her, assaulted and tried to rape her.”<\/p>\n

Gwala said the 62-year-old managed to defend herself with a bush knife and hacked the 42-year-old suspect.<\/p>\n

Teen allegedly beaten to death by family members after being accused of stealing T-shirt.<\/p>\n

She said the victim called for help from her neighbours, who then came to her rescue.<\/p>\n

The suspect, who was injured in the attack, is in hospital under police guard.<\/p>\n

“Charges of burglary, attempted rape and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm are being investigated by Ndwedwe police,” Gwala said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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