By BAKANG MOKOTO
29 June 2026 – The accused, Tebogo Mokeng (48) from Danielskuil was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by the Postmasburg Regional Court for raping a woman (27). The police said the incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, 4 August 2024, at approximately 1am in Danielskuil.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the victim was socialising at a local nightclub when the accused, who was known to her, called her outside the premises. Shemane said during their conversation, the accused suddenly grabbed the victim and forcibly dragged her to an abandoned building nearby, where he undressed and raped her.
“The victim screamed for help, prompting two bystanders to come to her assistance. The accused fled the scene and the two men immediately contacted the police.
“Members of the Danielskuil SAPS responded swiftly and arrested the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene. The victim opened a rape case and received the necessary medical treatment,” he said.
Shemane further said following a thorough investigation by Detective Sergeant Maletsatse Smous of the Postmasburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, Mokeng, was convicted and sentenced in the Postmasburg Regional Court on 23 June 2026. He added that Mokeng was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for rape.
“He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm, and the court ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders,” said Shemane.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sibili, commended Detective Sergeant Maletsatse Smous for her diligence, dedication and professionalism throughout the investigation. Sibili said the successful conviction demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensuring justice for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and protecting the most vulnerable members of society.
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