The accused and the complainant knew each other and the accused was living with the complainant’s family at the time of the offence.

KZN National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said on the day of the incident, the complainant’s mother went into town leaving the complainant in the care of the accused and other minor children.

“The accused called the complainant into the house and instructed the other children to play outside. He then raped her and told her to bathe afterwards. When the complainant’s mother returned from town, she noticed that the complainant was behaving unusually and that her skirt was wet. Upon questioning, the complainant confided in her mother that the accused had raped her and mentioned that he had done so on a previous occasion as well. The mother confronted the accused, but he denied the allegations,” she said.

Kara said the matter was reported to the police and the complainant was taken to the Stanger Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) for medico-legal examination and psychosocial support. The accused was subsequently arrested.

In court, Prosecutor Bongani Sibisi led the evidence of the complainant and her mother (as the first report witness). The doctor who conducted the medical examination on the complainant also testified on behalf of the State.

“In aggravation of sentence, the State submitted a Victim Impact Statement (VIS) compiled by the complainant and facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Sfiso Nene. In her statement, the complainant said that the offence had shattered her dream of participating in the reed dance. She further mentioned that she now struggles to concentrate on her schoolwork,” she said.

Kara said in addition to the life imprisonment sentence, the accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm.  She said the court ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.

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The call was made by the Deputy Minister of Police Dr. Polly Boshielo, during her address to the officials at Mankweng Police station in Polokwane on Monday.

The Deputy Minister was conducting a Safer Festive Season Operations inspection in the province.

According to the police latest statistics, Four Policing areas such as Mankweg, Seshego, Polokwane, and Thoyandou have been ranked the most dangerous places in the province.

They have the highest murder and rape cases in the province and were listed amongst the top 30 nationwide.

” Thoyandou still tops in terms of rape. We can’t be known or feature on Top 30 in this province. We are the province of peace, ” said Deputy_ Minister of Police Dr. Polly Boshielo

Even though the Deputy_Minister was not officially welcomed by the Provincial Commissioner Lt General Thembe Hadebe, MEC for Transport and Community Safety Violet Mathye and Mayor of Polokwane John Mpe, during the parade. The purpose of the day could not be haulted.

All delegates joined the process later on.

Boshielo appealed to members of the SAPS to refrain from any collaborations with criminals.

” We are not going to tolerate any officer who collaborates with criminals. I want to say this colleagues. We can never ever share government or be ruled by criminals. ” she said

She further explained that law enforcement officers in all agencies and their lifestyles will be investigated.

” You can not be a police officer, traffic officer, or correctional officer who has a mansion in Sandton. It is not possible, ” said Boshielo

The Deputy_Minister acknowledged the challenges facing police officer at the highlighted Four hotspots areas and assured them that plans are in the pipelines to construct additional police stations and a Provincial Forensic Laboratory.

However, they need to pull up their socks and reduce the high level of murder and rape cases in the province.

After conducting a road block between ZCC Moria church (R71 road) and Polokwane town, she paid a visit to the survivors of rape and Gender Based violence at Mankweng Thuthuzela Care Center.

The centers are one_ stop facilities designed to provide comprehensive, compassionate care and support to survivors.

In the province, their allocated in Mankweng, Seshego, Nkhensani, Dilokong, Groblersdal, Musina, Tshilidzini and Mokopane hospitals.

The Deputy Minister donated items and toys in partnership with AVBOB.

When asked about a 44 year old Nkowa Nkowa woman who was arrested for operating prison facility at her own tavern, she was shocked and fascinated at the same time

” I want to visit her at Nkowa Nkowa. I need to talk to her, ” said Boshielo

With the high rate of abuse of alcohol in the province. Boshielo concluded her inspection by engaging with members of the community at Paledi Mall and urged them to safeguard their children this festive season. Because they are the most targeted individuals by rapists.

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