By OBAKENG MAJE
A man has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping his ex-girlfriend. On 18 March 2022 at around 9pm, the victim was walking home with her boyfriend in Olifantshoek when they came across her ex-boyfriend, David Vis (31).
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said Vis started insulting and eventually assaulted the victim. Shemane further said the victim’s boyfriend could not intervene because he had a fractured arm.
“The accused then forcefully took the victim to his shanty and raped her. She reported the incident and the suspect was arrested. Bail was successfully opposed and the accused remained in custody.
“On Monday, 18 September 2023, the Kuruman Regional Court sentenced Vis to 20 years direct imprisonment for rape. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm and his name will be recorded in the National Register for sex offenders,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola commended the Kathu Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for making sure that the accused is convicted and sentenced accordingly.
Otola also applauded Sergeant Boikanyo Pilane for his thorough and meticulous investigative work. GBVF remains a priority for the police in the province and we continue to vigorously address it.
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