By REGINALD KANYANE
A Taung-born mother, Evelyn Garesape said she was relieved after the killer of her son received a hefty sentence. Tefelo Dikole (31) attempted to rape Evelyn and brutally stabbed Kutlwano Garesape to death on 12th of August 2016.
The atrocity took place at Jan Kemdorp in Northern Cape where Evelyn was residing. Evelyn, who originates from Manthe village in Taung, relived what happened on that fateful day.
“I was walking with Kutlwano and his brother to school when we came across Dikole. He requested R2 from me and I said I did not have. However, Dikole grabbed and shoved me around in quest to rape me.
Picture: (Tefelo Dikole, who brutally stabbed Kutlwano Garesape sentenced to life imprisonment)
“I screamed for help and Kutlwano came to my rescue. He pelted Dikole with stones. Furious Dikole chased him and brutally stabbed him multiple times. He also tossed Kutlwano’s tiny body in the air and put it along the railway lines,” she said.
According to autopsy, Kutlwano’s intestines were protruded because from stabbing wounds.
“I sometimes blame myself for the death of Kutlwano. However, I believe that wherever he is, he is relieved. This is a befitting gift for him because he could have celebrated his 8th birthday today if he lived,” she said.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Olebogeng Tawana said Dikole was also sentenced to seven years for attempted rape.
“The sentences will run concurrently. Kutlwano was dubbed a “Hero Boy” for dying in defence of his mother. The young man took upon himself to defend his own mother when Dikole attempted to rape her.
“He could have turned 8 years-old on the 5th of June 2018 if he lived. Kutlwano was robbed of his life at the young age. His family lost a light of future in him too,” Tawana said.
Dikole appeared to be very oblivious in court and not seem to know what was happening around him.
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