Mall rape case: wait for justice continues

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against Lazurus Mabotsane (54), who is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a local mall, has been postponed again, this time to 27 January 2027.

The matter was previously scheduled for 30 October 2026 for further investigation. Mabotsane was granted bail of R500 during an earlier appearance in the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court.

The charge stems from an alleged incident on Thursday, 30 April 2026. According to information previously provided by Limpopo SAPS spokesperson colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the girl had gone to the restroom when she allegedly encountered the accused near the exit. He allegedly forced her into the men’s restroom, where the reported rape occurred.

The allegations against Mabotsane have yet to be tested in court.