By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley-The SAPS welcomes the murder sentencing which was passed on the 19 August 2013 in the Kimberley High Court. Johusha Ponde(20) was sentenced to an effective 14 years imprisonment after he murdered 30 year old female, known as Rebecca Kafuna in Platfontein near Kimberley on 17 July 2012.
All this came after Detective Warrant Officer Desmond Markgraaf of the Kimberley Detectives ensured that he brought water-tight case to the Court of Law. This evidence softly persuaded the accused to plead guilty on the murder charge.
The occurrence of the mentioned incident is as follows:
“On 17 July 2012 at approximately 09:00am the deceased walked her child to school in Platfontein. The deceased was 36 weeks pregnant at the time she was murdered. Rebecca Kafuna(30) never returned home and her half-naked body was discovered in a dumping site in Platfontein on the following day” lieutenant Sergio Kock said. Police said the accused was arrested soon after the incident.
“It was later detected that the victim died because of multiple head injuries (inflicted with a sharp and blunt object) and strangulation. She also sustained vaginal injuries as well as brutal injuries to her body” he said.
The accused, Johusha Ponde (20), was found guilty on murder but acquitted on the rape charge in the Kimberley High Court and sentenced an effective 14 years imprisonment on 19 August 2013.
“The Kimberley Cluster Commander, Major General Jean Abrahams lauds Detective Warrant Officer Desmond Markgraaf (Investigation Officer) for a job well done and also thanks the community for their assistance as witnesses in court”.
“The SAPS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all people and this can only be achieved if individuals and communities cooperate with police and bring forth information on criminals and their activities. We are currently celebrating Women’s Month and the community should know that crimes against women and children are deemed very serious and remains a priority to the police.” Police concludes.-TDN
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