By REGINALD KANYANE

9 January 2026- A man (38) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Kuruman Regional Court for attempted murder. This comes after the accused, Bakang Baepi brutally attacked his girlfriend.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the sentence was handed down on 7 January 2026. Pilane said the court heard that on 25 May 2024, a victim (42) was visiting the accused at his residence in Laxey village when an argument ensued between them.

“The altercation escalated into a physical confrontation during which the accused stabbed the victim multiple times with a sharp object. She managed to escape and sought assistance from a neighbour. The incident was subsequently reported to Tsineng Police Station, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who was charged with attempted murder.

“Detective Sergeant Khumoetsile Setlhauno was assigned to investigate the matter. Through his thorough and diligent investigation, Baepi was successfully convicted and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment. The accused was also declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, commended Setlhauno for his dedication and commitment in ensuring that justice was served and that a perpetrator of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) received an appropriate sentence.

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