Some 82 people are appearing in a South African court on Monday on suspicion of illegal mining, attempted murder, possession of explosives and contravening immigration laws. Police have said the suspects - most of whom are illegal miners - may also be linked to the gang rape of eight women who were part of a crew filming a music video. One of the victims who spoke to a local newspaper alleged that the group of illegal miners, wearing blankets and masks, approached them and fired gunshots in the air. The victim said one of the elderly suspects then ordered the younger boys to rape the women before robbing them of their belongings. The incident has shocked South Africa and has sparked renewed calls for chemical castration of convicted rapists.

Source: Daily Nation August 02, 2022 00:28 UTC