By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (25) has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the Atamelang Regional Court for raping and killing his aunt. In 2021, Gopolang Moilwa was drinking alcohol with his aunt and the latter’s boyfriend at a local shebeen at Kgothu Section in Setlagole village, near Mahikeng.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Amanda Funani said, on their way home, Moilwa attempted to rape his aunt, Keshwalegile Jane Molehe. She further said an argument ensued between Gopolang and his aunt’s boyfriend.
“Molehe’s boyfriend ran away after Moilwa threatened to stab him with a knife. Consequently, Molehe was raped and strangled by the accused. Molehe’s lifeless body was discovered in the bushes the following day by a passer-by, who alerted the police.
“Following the investigation, Moilwa was arrested and charged with rape and murder. He has been behind bars ever since his arrest on 11 October 2021. Moilwa was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for rape and 15 years imprisonment for murder,” said Funani.
She added that, Moilwa was also declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000).
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the Setlagole Crime Investigation Services, especially the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Mbulelo Isake, and all other role players including the prosecution for securing the sentence.
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Two life sentences imprisonment was suitable for him
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