* Phakamani Mkhize (46), from Delmas, appeared in court on a charge of rape.
He pleaded not-guilty on July 22, 2013, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 11, to life imprisonment.
On October 2, 2012, the accused raped an eight-year-old girl. The girl sustained bruises, swelling, fresh tears and slight bleeding.
The accused’s name will also be included in the national sexual offenders register.
Magistrate Abel Shilubane presided over the matter, and Maria Olivier appeared on behalf of the State.
* Jeffrey de Reyners (36), from Reiger Park, appeared in court on a charge of theft of motor vehicle.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 11, to R2 400 or 12 months imprisonment.
On February 3, the accused took a Hyundai Getz 1.3 without the consent of the owner.
Magistrate Abel Shilubane presided over the matter, and Maria Olivier appeared on behalf of the State.
* Sweetness Nkosi (29), from Kathlehong, appeared in court on a charge of theft of motor vehicle.
She pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 6, to five years imprisonment of which three years is suspended for five years.
On February 27, 2009, the accused stole a double cab bakkie, to the value of R147 000, from East Rand Chevrolet.
Magistrate Ramufhufhi presided over the matter, and Jabu Matha appeared on behalf of the State.
* Nonhlanhla Nhlapo (23), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on a charge of possession of dagga.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 12, to R2 000 or two months imprisonment suspended for five years.
On February 11 the accused was found in possession of 0.003g of dagga.
Magistrate Hans Havenga presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Siyabonga Mbuyisa (20), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 12, to R6 000 or six months imprisonment of which R4 000 or four months imprisonment was suspended for five years.
On March 2, the accused assaulted Xolile Mayisela by hitting her with a brick.
Magistrate Hans Havenga presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Sipho Chamane (41), from Springs, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 11, to 18 months imprisonment suspended for five years on condition the accused pays back the amount he stole.
Between November 16 and December 9, 2013, the accused stole 1 0369.79l of diesel, to the value of R14 068.01, from Ellerines Furniture.
Magistrate Hans Havenga presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Bongani Tshabalala (31), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 11, to R2 000 or four months imprisonment suspended for five years.
On February 22 the accused stole underwear, to the value of R89.99, from Mr Price.
Magistrate Hans Havenga presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Mosadji Xaba (41), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on a charge of assault and malicious damage to property.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on March 10, to R2 000 or four months imprisonment for assault, and R1 000 or two months imprisonment for the second charge. The sentences were suspended for five years.
On January 26, the accused assaulted Johannes Tebele and broke two windows belonging to the complainant.
Magistrate Hans Havenga presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
