By BAKANG MOKOTO
13 May 2026 – A man (53) sentenced to two years by then Carnarvon Regional Court for contravening a protection order and crimen injuria. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on 7 February 2026, when the accused, Ben Dakens allegedly arrived at the complainant’s residence in Carnarvon and threatened to assault and stab her, while also verbally abusing her.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said it is reported that Dakens accused his wife of taking his cell phone. Litabe said the victim, who was in possession of a valid protection order against her husband, immediately contacted the police for assistance.
“The accused was arrested at the scene and subsequently made several court appearances before being convicted and sentenced on 6 May 2026,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Pixley ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, welcomed the sentence and commended Detective Constable Tomeletso Zelda Louw of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for her diligent investigation and commitment to ensuring that justice was served. Mtukushe said incidents of domestic violence remain a priority and SAPS will implement a stern response to these matters.
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