By BAKANG MOKOTO
14 June 2026 – A man (32) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Ganyesa Regional Court for attempted murder. The conviction stems from an incident in which the accused, Mogomotsi Nogane stabbed Mamikie Gouws (30) with a sharp object.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said the evidence brought before the court indicated that on 29 July 2025, the victim was asleep at her home when the accused broke a window pane and entered her bedroom. Tselanyane said upon entering the room, Nogane produced a sharp object and stabbed the victim several times before fleeing through the same window.
“The victim identified the assailant as Nogane. Subsequently, the police and Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were summoned to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was admitted with multiple stab wounds to the head and upper body.
“A case of attempted murder was registered and referred to the Provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigation (SECI) Unit for further investigation. A search for the suspect was launched and Nogane was subsequently apprehended and charged,” he said.
Tselanyane further said the police successfully opposed bail, resulting in the accused remaining in custody from the time of his arrest until his sentencing.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the investigating officer, Detective Constable Teko Montwedi and the prosecuting team for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring that justice was served. Naidoo added that the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the province remains committed to combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and will continue to act decisively against perpetrators of such crimes.
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