Provincial commissioner applauds fight against GBV
The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Semakaleng Manamela, has applauded the police on how they dealt with the recent gender-based violence cases that were heard in various courts across the province in the past week.
Manamela said the three highlighted incidents are an indication of the commitment and dedication of the foot soldiers to reinforce safety in communities.
The provincial police spokesperson, Brig Selby Mohlala, said, “On Wednesday September 15, a 40-yearold man was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Delmas Magistrate’s Court for the attempted rape of his four-year-old niece living with a disability. The incident is said to have occurred on February 10, 2020.
“The court sentenced him after hearing that on the day the young girl was left in her grandmother’s care as her mom was going to work night shift.
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The uncle attempted to rape the girl, but was disturbed when the mother returned from work.
The girl’s mother was terrified when she met the accused rushing out of the room. He looked suspicious and without saying a word he fled and never returned home,” he explained.
“The mother, out of concern, decided to take the child to a medical facility for examination. The matter was then reported to the Delmas police and a case was opened accordingly. The case was then assigned to Witbank Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for investigation. The suspect was sought and arrested, hence his conviction and sentence.
“The incident occurred on September 9 at Tonga. The Tonga police worked around the clock to ensure that those allegedly responsible for the murder were brought to book.
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“The two suspects, Ndumiso Mabila, aged 31, and Thabo Mambane, aged 21, were remanded in custody during their court appearance and will appear again in the same court for a formal bail application on September 27,” he said.
Meanwhile, a 23-year-old man suspected to be responsible in some rape and robbery incidents in Nkomazi, abandoned his bail application when he made his second appearance in the Matsulu Periodical Court on Monday September 13. His case was postponed to November 11.
