By AGISANANG SCUFF
2 September 2026 – A man (22) was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Carnarvon Regional Court for raping his mother (42) at their home in Vosburg on 23 November 2025. The conviction and sentence follow a thorough investigation conducted by Detective Constable Leevirne Nathalie Raaf of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, after the case was allocated to her for further investigation.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said during the court proceedings, it emerged that while the victim was asleep, she felt someone on top of her and realised that the perpetrator was her own son. Litabe said she screamed and questioned him about his actions, prompting the accused to immediately get off her.
“The victim woke her husband, whereafter the accused suddenly got up and fled from the house. The matter was subsequently reported to the police and an investigation was launched. The accused was later arrested after DNA analysis results linked him to the incident.
“He appeared in court on several occasions, during which Raaf successfully opposed his bail application. On 28 August 2026, the Carnarvon Regional Court found the accused guilty of rape and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment,” he said.
Litabe further said the court ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
Meanwhile, the Pixley ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Raaf for her dedication and meticulous investigative work, which contributed to securing the successful conviction and lengthy sentence. Mtukushe said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains committed to implementing its Reset Agenda, which seeks to improve the effectiveness of policing, strengthen the investigation and detection of crime, and ensure that everyone in the province is and feels safe in their homes and communities.
“The combating of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) remains a focused area for the SAPS and efforts will continue unabated beyond Women’s Month,” he said.
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