Picture: A man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his girlfriend
By OBAKENG MAJE
A 31-YEAR-OLD man sentenced to life imprisonment by Northern Cape High Court sitting in Upington for killing his girlfriend, Aldine Titus (25). On 19 June 2019, a lifeless body of Titus was found at her home in Kanoeneiland with multiple injuries.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson in ZF Mgcawu cluster, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said it was discovered that, Titus was in an altercation with her boyfriend, Reuben Motsie, who assaulted her grievously with different objects including a broom stick, fork and an iron pipe.
Masegela further said, Motsie left her motionless and fled the scene. He added that, the police launched a manhunt and the investigating officer, Sgt Pule Lichakane traced and arrested Motsie in Welkom, Free State.
“The sentence was handed down in Upington on 2 August 2023. The investigating officer was commended for ensuring that GBVF perpetrators are brought to book,” he added.
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