Twenty-three year old Kgisietsile Mpoatoane, who was charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl, will not serve any jail time.
Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson said a rape occurred on 2 October 2016 in an open space next to Ngonyela Street in Mohlakeng.
She said Mpoatoane was charged with the rape of the girl after he forced her to an open space in Mohlakeng where he threatened to stab her with a broken bottle if she screamed.
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On Wednesday, 4 July 2018, he was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment and also declared unfit to possess a firearm, but the sentence was suspended for five years.
Sergeant Thabo Masoba from the Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offence Unit in Krugersdorp was the investigating officer on the case. He was applauded for his thorough investigation.
“Suspended sentences are not ideal, but they are seen as a preventative measure,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Segotta, the Krugersdorp FCS commander.
“The member and our counterparts at the NPA and Justice Department are congratulated on the successful conclusion of this case,” Segotta added.
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