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He then raped her numerous times throughout the night. The following morning, while Nkomo was asleep, the victim managed to escape,&#8221; said Mgolodela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She further said that prior to the incident, the victim had applied for a protection order after receiving threats of vengeance from Nkomo, who was displeased about their breakup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The complaint was lodged with Bholothwa SAPS on 25 October 2021, and Nkomo was arrested the same day. 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