| Loeriesfontein child rapist sentenced to life imprisonment | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/07/04 |
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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY – The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieuternant General Koliswa Otola and her management embraced and welcomed the life imprisonment sentences handed down by the Calvinia Regional Court to a 40-year-old male following the rape of his girlfriend's daughters and further assaulting their brother in Loeriesfontein over a period of time, that was ultimately reported to the authorities on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. The meticulous investigations revealed that three siblings aged 4, 9 and 11 years old respectively were removed from their parental home in Loeriesfontein due to the inability of their mother to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment and or home. The foster guardian noticed that the 4 year old girl could not really find a good night sleep, often crying in her sleep and had mentioned to her that she finds it difficult to sleep. The matter was immediately reported to the case Social Worker who arranged for professional assistance and counselling which revealed that she was sexually assaulted by her mother's boyfriend. The police were informed and a case of rape was registered and during further investigations it was discovered that the 11-year-old sister was also subjected to rape by the same suspect and that the 9-year-old brother was also physically assaulted on several occasions by the accused. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged for raping the two sisters and assaulting their brother during the course of all this ordeal. The Court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment for each of the 5 counts of rape and 20 years direct imprisonment for the 2 counts of assault. He was declared unfit to possess a firearm and instructed that his name be recorded in the National Register for Sex Offenders. Lieutenant General Otola praised the prosecution and investigating teams led by Advocate Bramskop and Detective Warrant Officer David Matthys for their thorough and meticulous investigation of the case ensuring the lifelong incarceration of the accused. She also appreciated the psychological support offered and provided by the social workers. This collaboration was a clear indication of the inter-sectoral call to eradicating gender based violence and femicide and ensuring that justice is served to the vulnerable victims of these heinous crimes. She reiterated that strengthened partnerships in the fight against GBV and the protection of children are key.
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