By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (29) was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the De Aar Regional Court for attempted murder. Jorey Jonas was also sentenced to eight years imprisonment for rape, but it was wholly suspended for five years. He raped a woman (18).

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said Jonas had an argument with a woman, who was with her daughter (4). Sam said the argument escalated to a fight that led to the accused assaulting the victim and stabbing her daughter with a knife.

“The court found the accused guilty of attempted murder and imposed a 5 years imprisonment and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

“In a separate matter, a man who had sexual relationship with a girl (12) in Victoria West, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. The accused, Zwelibanzi Ntlokomfana was also declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded the De Aar FCS Unit’s investigating officers, Detective Warrant Officer, Melany Oliphant and Detective Constable, Erick Ngcapayi for the sterling investigations that ensured that the perpetrators are brought to book.

Otola said the police will continue to ensure that Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and child victims are protected and feel safe.

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