By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A man (31) was sentenced to double life imprisonment by the Moretele Regional Court on two counts of rape. The first incident took place in Ramotse on 20 December 2016, where the accused, Mogomotsi Motshabi was residing.
Motshabi met with complaint (17), and took her to his place of residence, where he repeatedly raped her. The victim was physically assaulted by the accused, as she was refusing to be in the house.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said a case was opened and Motshabi was released on bail later. Gunya further said on 6 June 2017, he met another victim (15) and lured her to his backroom and raped her as well.
“In aggravation of sentence, the state prosecutor urged the court not to deviate from the imposed minimum sentence of life imprisonment. She further emphasised the scourge of violence against women and children in the country and the court must protect the victims.
“The acting Magistrate, Edmond Humphrey, agreed with the state on the scourge of violence against women and children and the impact this has in the country,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, lauded the prosecutor, investigating officer and other role players, who ensured that justice was served to the victims and their families.
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