By REGINALD KANYANE
A father (40) was sentenced to 25 years by the Upington Regional Court for raping his own daughter (15). On 1 January 2024, at approximately 3am, the victim was sitting with her friend outside their home when her father called her in and sent her friend away.
He started touching his daughter inappropriately and threatened her with a knife when she resisted, then raped her.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphime Masegela said the accused also threatened to kill the victim, if she told anyone about the incident.
“The incident was reported to the police and the accused was subsequently arrested on 2 January 2024. He was found guilty of rape and was convicted in the Upington Regional Court.
“The management of the SAPS welcomed the conviction and commended the meticulous investigation by Sergeant Josef Van Wky attached to Upington Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit,” Masegela said.
She further said Detectives in the Northern Cape remain committed in ensuring justice is served for the victims of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F) crimes.
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