By REGINALD KANYANE
6 March 2025- A man (18) was sentenced to five years imprisonment (suspended for five years) by the Kakamas Magistrate’s Court for statutory rape. In October 2024, a concerned mother reported a case of statutory rape to Kakamas SAPS upon discovery that, the accused had sexual relations with her minor daughter.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sgt Omphile Masegela said the accused was charged by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit, and investigations revealed that the accused had a sexual relationship with the girl (14), while aware of her age.
“The management in the ZFM District welcomed the sentencing and applauded the commendable investigation by Constable Chatel Beukes of Kakamas FCS Unit and Prosecutor Twane,” said Masegela.
The Guardian 