By BAKANG MOKOTO
29 October 2025- A man (44) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Prieska Regional Court for rape. This comes after the accused raped a woman (19).
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the incident took place on 12 December 2019, when the victim was accosted by the accused who was known to her as the boyfriend of her aunt. Sam said the accused offered to accompany the victim home and along the way, he pushed her into a ditch and sexually assaulted her.
“The victim was ultimately rescued by a passerby, however the accused fled the scene. He was later arrested and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and declared unfit to possess a firearm. The court further ordered that his name be recorded in the National Register for Sexual Offenders,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended the prosecution team, led by Advocate Deetlefs and the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Riaan Van Wyk, for their collaboration which ensured justice for the victim.
Mtukushe reiterated that SAPS is committed to fighting Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) through strong partnerships with communities.
“The public is encouraged to support SAPS efforts by participating in the “Rate Our Service” survey, and to report criminal activities through the MySAPS App or Crime Stop number 08600 10111. All information will be treated confidentially,” she said.
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