By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (55) was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court for rape. The accused raped his granddaughter (15).
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the victim was staying with her grandparents. Masegela said during the night of 13 August 2023, she was at home and went to use the toilet around 00:30 when her grandfather raped her.
“The victim reported the incident to her grandmother the next morning and reported it to the police. The accused was arrested the same day and charged with rape. He was denied bail and remained in custody during the period of trial,” said Masegela.
Meanwhile, Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Otola welcomed the sentence and applauded the investigating officer on the case, Sergeant Lucky Malepe, for the meticulous investigation, which resulted in the victim feeling safe again.
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