Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane has welcomed the sentencing of Sandile Mantsoe for the murder of Karabo Mokoena at the South Gauteng High Court on 3 May.
Mantsoe was sentenced to an effective 32 years behind bars – 30 years for murder, a further five years for assault, and four years for defeating the ends of justice.
Two of the five years for the assault and three of the four years for the obstruction of justice would run concurrently.
“We hope that the sentencing of Mantsoe will send a strong message to criminals out there that the criminal justice system will not hesitate to impose harsher sentences on those found guilty of such atrocious crimes,” said Nkosi-Malobane.
“I want to convey a word of appreciation to the police for the thorough investigation, the arrest of Sandile Mantsoe and putting together a water-tight case before the court.
“This demonstrates our unwavering war on gender-based violence and I am hopeful that today’s sentencing will help restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.”
According to the MEC, this is a demonstration that the courts will continue to deal harshly with anyone who violates the rights of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mokoena family and we hope that they have found closure on the matter,” said Nkosi-Malobane.
Mokoena was murdered and her body burnt beyond recognition in April 2017.
Her death sparked nationwide outrage and a debate on the scourge of gender-based violence.
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