By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
24 July 2025- Two men aged (33) 25 were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Prieska Regional Court, for robbery with a weapon other than a firearm. The conviction follows the collaborative efforts of the prosecution, led by advocate Cornelia Deetlef and the investigation team under Detective Constable Dawie Visser.
The incident occurred in Prieska on 26 April 2024.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the accused persons, Jan Van Rooi and 25-year-old Raymond Steenkamp unlawfully entered the victim’s tuck-shop, while he was asleep. Sam said they woke him up, threatened him with a knife and robbed him of his cell phone and an undisclosed amount of cash.
“The court found both accused guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances and declared them unfit to possess firearms. The South African Police Service remains committed to ensuring that those who threaten the safety and security of our communities are brought to justice.
“The public is urged to report criminal activities without delay,” he said.
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