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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – The Bafokeng Sexual Offences Regional Court in Tlhabane sentenced a 75-year-old Themba Moya, to 20 years imprisonment for rape on Wednesday, 06 November 2024. It was revealed in court that the accused called the then 15-year-old Tshwetso Letshaba at about 12:00 on Sunday, 04 June 2023, to assist him with “something” in the house at Lethabong outside Rustenburg. On arrival of the girl at the accused’s place, the latter who is the victim’s neighbour, invited her to his bedroom where he raped her. The matter was reported to the police and the suspect was arrested. Sadly, the victim allegedly killed herself a few weeks after the rape incident. The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the Investigating Officer, D/Sgt Letshabang Mzinyathi and the Public Prosecutor, Advocate Dzimema and other role players for working together to secure the conviction. Ends
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