Man allegedly caught raping disabled woman at Mafefe village, Malipisdrift to appear in court.
A 33-year-old man who was caught allegedly raping a disabled woman in Mafefe Mataung Village in Malipisdrift policing area outside Lebowakgomo on Monday is expected to appear before Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
The victim, age 23, was alone at home at about 08:00 when the suspect, who was a family friend, came to the house and found her alone.
The suspect took the disabled woman to her mother’s room, where he started to rape her.
The victim’s mother returned and caught the suspect in the act.
She immediately requested assistance from the community members and the police were called and swiftly apprehended the suspect.
GIYANI REGIONAL COURT CONVICTED AND SENTENCED A MALE ACCUSED TO 15 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE
Meanwhile, the Giyani Regional Court convicted and sentenced a male accused Languthani Rikhotso 28-year-old to 15 years imprisonment for rape of a 22-year-old woman in Gandlanani village.
The court heard that on Saturday, 08 April 2023 the victim left the tarven where she was drinking when the suspect asked her to accompany him to his place.
When they reached his residence, he asked the victim to sleepover; the victim refused, and an altercation ensued that awoke the suspect’s younger brother, who questioned the suspect.
While they were still talking, the victim jumped the fence, intending to escape. The suspect followed her, grabbed her, took her to the bush,and raped her.
The victim managed to escape to the nearest church for assistance after the ordeal.
She was assisted, and the police were notified about the incident, and a rape case was opened.
The accused was arrested on 08 April 2023 at Gandlanani village.
The case was then transferred to FCS Giyani for further investigation and assigned to Sergeant Mathebula Amukelani.
The accused was granted bail for R1000 on 16 April 2023.
He was found guilty on 20 May 2024, convicted, and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for rape.
The court declared the accused unfit to possess a firearm.
The accused particulars will be included in the National Sex Offenders Register.