Rape, sexual assault and robbery with aggravating circumstances charges against 14 Krugersdorp suspects have been withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the decision to withdraw the charges was informed by the outcome of DNA test results which excluded the accused.
The suspects were acquitted on all counts of rape, sexual assault and robbery with aggravating circumstances by the Krugersdorp Magistrates Court on Thursday morning.