A man who allegedly tried to rape a 61-year-old woman after raping her goat in the Mthunzini community of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, was beaten to death and set ablaze by Residents of the community.
The woman was said to have narrowly escaped being raped on Monday, September 5, as she resisted the suspect who tried to enter her house.
The man allegedly raped her goat before trying to break in, and she was awakened by sounds from her goat outside.
The criminal was apprehended and beaten till he passed away. He was killed by neighbourhood residents, who used bricks and stones on him before being set ablaze.
Meanwhile, South Africans have applauded the community residents for their conduct, claiming that the court system in the nation favors criminals.
One Ruth stated in response to the tragedy that her mother and aunt had both been killed in the same neighbourhood.
She said, “I will never ever forget that place Mtunzini, my mom was murdered when I was just 11 years old, her body was found after 7 days. Not so long ago my mom’s sister was also murdered after going home from a function. She was murdered about 15 minutes from her residence. Thanks to God this lady is safe.”