20 years in prison for rapist

The case was heard in the District Court in Modimolle on Thursday, November 14. The sentence was imposed following the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Phagameng in Modimolle police district.

This incident happened on March 4, 2023. The victim was sent by her aunt to her uncle’s house in the same area. When they got home, the uncle took advantage of the child.

Her uncle threatened her and forced her into the bedroom, where he eventually raped her.

The matter was later reported to the police and the suspect was arrested by the SAPS. The case was handed over to Warrant Officer Frances Kruger of Modimolle Domestic Violence, Children’s Branch.

Contact the Safeguarding and Sexual Crimes (FCS) Unit for further investigation.

Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, welcomed the sentence.

“We appreciate the efforts of the investigating officer and other role players in ensuring that the victim received justice,” Lieutenant General Hadebe said.