South African Woman Survives Kidnapping, Gang Rape, Near-Decapitation

Alison Botha, a South African woman from Port Elizabeth, survived a horrific kidnapping and gang rape at age 27, during which she was disemboweled and nearly decapitated. On December 18, 1994, after an evening with friends, she was ambushed by Frans DuToit, the son of a police officer, who forced his way into her car and threatened her life, claiming he only wanted to use her vehicle. Despite her attempts to build rapport and offer the car, DuToit insisted he "wanted company" and later picked up an accomplice, Theuns Krugeras. The attackers subjected Alison to brutal physical trauma, including slitting her throat and disembowelment, leaving her clinging to life with her intestines exposed and her head semi-decapitated. Known for her positivity and leadership as head girl in school, Alison's survival story is one of extraordinary resilience against unimaginable violence. The multiple sources consistently recount the chilling details of her ordeal and the identities of her assailants, highlighting the gravity and brutality of the crime.