JOHANNESBURG – Eight young women were gang-raped by a group of gunmen during the filming of a music video in Krugersdorp, a small town in Johannesburg, South Africa. The rape victims were models filming a music video in an abandoned mine in Krugersdorp. Police informed that 65 people have been arrested in the incident. After the rape, the gang robbed the jewelry, money, mobile phone and clothes of everyone present at the shooting location, including the young women. There are many illegal mines operating in Krugersdorp. According to the police, the mafia group is active in this area.
The international media reported quoting Atijeevta that the gang even robbed him of his passport and camera and took off his watches, jewelry and clothes. There were 12 women and 10 men on the set when the incident took place. An armed group suddenly entered the set. They asked everyone to lie down. Shot into the sky. All were wearing masks. It was covered with thick wool. They robbed us. Eight young women were also gang-raped – international media reported quoting the young woman.
After the police announced that three persons were arrested on Friday, a wide-scale search was conducted for the criminals in various centers. Police shot and killed two of the attackers. One person has been seriously injured in police firing. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the incident. Ramaphosa said that a tragic act of violence had taken place and the perpetrators would be brought to justice. I said yesterday that three people were arrested, today the number is 65 – said Police Minister Bheki Cele. Bheki Cele also said that the police have intensified their search for the four people who escaped following the incident.
English Summary: 65 arrested following women’s rape, robbery at music video shoot in Krugersdorp
