BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 34 year-old man was jailed to three life sentences by Northern Cape High Court on Thursday. Mbuyiselo Fish, 34, was arrested for assault, rape and murder of Betty Thenza, 32. The incident took place during on February in 2013.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock said: “The victim and the accused lived together in Promised Land Shanties in Galeshewe, Kimberley. Fish severely assaulted, raped and murdered Thenza before dumping her body in the street. The police followed-up on information and linked the accused to the murder. The accused was arrested and charged on February 14 in 2013. Fish was found guilty and received two life sentences for two counts of rape. He was sentenced to one life for murder and a further two years imprisonment for the assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm. The sentences will run concurrently.”

The Galeshewe Cluster Commander, Major General Kolie Matthys lauded the detective warrant officer, Anthony Shuping of Kagisho detective unit for a brilliant job well done. He said: “We are so grateful for your effort in ensuring that the offender is brought to book. We also want to thank the community for their assistance with regard to information provided to the SAPS. The SAPS sees crimes against women and children as priority and will continue with our endeavours to ensure that the society is and feels safe and secured.”

-TDN

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