By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
15 February 2026- A man (33) was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Pofadder Regional Court for sexual assault. On 24 June 2024, at approximately 00:30, the accused arrived at his sister’s residence and requested accommodation for the night.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the accused’ sister initially indicated that there was limited space and insufficient bedding. Litabe said, however, after he persistently pleaded with her, she agreed to allow him to stay over.
“He was permitted to sleep in close proximity to her minor daughter. During the night, the child woke her mother and alleged that the accused had inappropriately touched her private parts.
“When confronted, the accused requested to step outside, allegedly to relieve himself. He then fled the scene and did not return” he said.
Litabe further said a case was subsequently registered and allocated to Detective Sergeant John Rowan Nortje of the Pofadder Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for further investigation. He added that the investigation led to the arrest of the accused, who appeared in the Pofadder Regional Court on several occasions.
“The court found the accused guilty of sexual assault. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years. In addition to his conviction, the court declared him unfit to possess a firearm and ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders,” said Litabe.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Commander, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the investigating officer for his hard work in ensuring that justice was served.
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