By AGISANANG SCUFF
31 August 2026 – A man (31) was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Swartruggens Regional Court for murder. This comes after the accused killed his girlfriend (20) at a farm near Swartruggens. On 12 August 2023, the accused and the deceased visited a tavern before returning to the farm.
The Bojanala Platinum 2 District police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ofentse Mokgadi said the accused assaulted the deceased, who was later found unresponsive in his room with multiple bruises and a swollen face. Mokgadi said she was declared dead at the scene.
“The accused was subsequently arrested and sentenced. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm. The successful conviction and sentence were made possible through the dedicated efforts of the police,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting Bojanala Platinum 2 District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae, commended the police and prosecutor for their professionalism and teamwork.
“Their dedication demonstrates the importance of thorough investigations and effective prosecution in ensuring justice for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This sentence sends a clear message that perpetrators will be held accountable,” said Brigadier Ntoagae.
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