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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – Justice prevailed when the Colesberg Regional Court sentenced Johannes Arends (37) to 20 years imprisonment for rape. The court heard that on 30 August 2024, the 18-year-old victim was visiting friends in Riemvasmaak in Colesberg. At approximately 21:00, she decided to return home, and the accused offered to walk her home. On arrival at her residence, he threatened her and raped her, then fled the scene. She called for help, and a community member assisted her and reported the incident to the police. Detective Sergeant Ilse Fan from the De Aar Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit led the investigation. Together with members from Colesberg SAPS, Arends was traced and subsequently arrested. He remained in custody until his sentencing on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. Arends was also declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his name is to be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders. Gender-based violence remains a priority for the SAPS, and detectives will work tirelessly in collaboration with prosecutors to ensure that meticulous investigations are conducted and perpetrators are brought to book. Ends
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