| Rape accused sentence to life imprisonment | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/08/26 |
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Media Statement
The sentencing stems from an incident that occurred on Friday, 26 April 2024, in Welkom. On the day of the incident, the 14-year-old victim was asleep in her bedroom when the accused entered the room and requested to come and sleep with her. The victim refused. However, her request was ignored. The accused forcefully undressed the victim and proceeded to rape her. A case of rape was registered, and the accused was subsequently arrested for rape. The case docket was assigned to Sergeant Mmile Raleting of the Welkom Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS). Through his extensive investigation, it was revealed that the accused was illegal in the country, and his bail application was therefore denied. Sgt Raleting and prosecutor Masooane of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) ensured that the accused remained in custody until the commencement of the trial. The accused was found guilty of rape and contravening the illegal immigration act on Monday, 18 August 2025. Magistrate Lefenya sentenced the accused to life imprisonment for rape and sentenced to one year imprisonment for contravention of the illegal immigration act. The conviction sends a vivid message for a zero tolerance approach by the South African Police Service for crimes committed against minors and vulnerable people. The organisation remains committed to dealing harshly with perpetrators.
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