| Mankweng Community welcomes harsh sentences imposed on serial rapists | |
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| Date Published: | 2017/04/20 |
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Media Statement from Limpopo Media Centre Polokwane High Court brought relieve to the Mankweng community after a life term imprisonment was imposed on two serial rapists yesterday, 19 April 2017. The accused, Isaiah Masenya, aged 29 and Doctor Mogota, 27 (already serving another life sentence) were terrorising the Mankweng community. The duo committed numerous offences ranging from robbery, rape, attempted murder and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The sentences imposed on the two accused are as follows: Count 1 - Robbery - 15 years Count 2 & 3 - Rape - Life imprisonment Count 4 - Attempted murder - 7 years
Isaiah Masenya was handed an additional sentence: Count 6 - Rape - Life imprisonment Count 7 - Rape of a minor - 8 years Count 9 - Attempt to commit sexual offence - 3 years On count 1, 2, 3 & 4, it is alleged that in February 2007, Isaiah and his accomplice met three women who were heading home at about 19:30. The duo robbed and repeatedly raped 2 women in Ga-Mothiba Village at knifepoint. Afterwards, they attempted to murder a 25 year old woman who was a sister to one of the two victims and left her for dead in the mountain. On count 6 in January 2008, while in Polokwane Police custody for house breaking, he allegedly raped a 25 year old man in the cells. For count 7, in June 2008, at 19:00, Isaiah raped a 15 year old girl in the field in Makotopong Village. He was positively identified through DNA. For Count 9, Masenya allegedly attempted to commit a sexual offence to a 19 year old woman who knew him. Masenya was reportedly involved in more than19 cases against him including escaping from police custody. His incarceration was humbly welcomed in the province. -End- Media Enquiries: Sergeant Marobo Seabela Mobile: 071 672 8604
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