A 36-year-old man was recently convicted and sentenced in the Randfontein Regional Court on two separate rape charges.
In the first case, the man was sentenced to 24 years in jail for the rape of a minor in August 2012, and in the second to 14 years’ imprisonment for raping a 33-year-old woman in September 2015. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Both cases were investigated by Sergeant Thobeka Buthelezi, who is attached to the Krugersdorp Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offences unit.
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According to Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson, “On 29 August 2012, a minor was raped in an open area in Mohlakeng. The suspect was unknown at that stage and could not be traced although the victim indicated that she would be able to identify him.”
She added, “On 18 September 2015, a 33-year old woman was overpowered in Mohlakeng Extension 7 while she was on her way home. She was approached by a man who is known to her.
He raped her at a deserted place, but ran away when she screamed.”
Investigation by officers on the scene secured the arrest of the suspect and he was charged with rape.
Through proper investigation by Sergeant Buthelezi, the suspect was later linked to the case which had occurred in 2012.
Brigadier Manamela, the Randfontein Police station commander expressed his satisfaction with these sentences.
“Crimes against women and children are one of our main concerns. The conviction is a clear indication that the police and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are working hand-in-hand to ensure that the perpetrators of such offences are removed from society. Well done, once again, Sergeant Buthelezi ” he said. “Congratulations on the successful conclusion of these cases.”
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