By OBAKENG MAJE
A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder. On the morning of 14 August 2023 at Kanana village, near Tlhabane, Sindisa Matomane (48) went to his ex-girlfriend’s house and found her sleeping.
Matomane then took out a sharp object and stabbed her several times on her face and body.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said the woman subsequently screamed for help until she lost consciousness. Mamothame further said the accused fled the scene after the incident.
“The complaint was rushed to a hospital to receive medical attention and she was admitted for two months. The accused was arrested on the same day and he was denied bail. He pleaded not guilty to the charge,” he said.
Mamothame added that the court declared Matomane unfit to possess a firearm.
In aggravation of the sentence, the state prosecutor, Zangweni Zimema, urged the court to consider the prevalence of domestic violence, as well as the physical and emotional trauma suffered by the complainant.
Magistrate Segakweng Moeng agreed with the state and remarked on the brutality the accused exerted on the complainant and that he showed no remorse for his action.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, lauded the prosecutor, Sergeant Karabo Monyatsi from the South African Police Service (SAPS), and all role players who ensured that the perpetrator was brought to book. She further lauded the neighbours for acting swiftly, saving a life.
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