Relationship ends in rape
Her boyfriend was 12 years her senior and she had a protection order against him, but that didn't stop him from raping her.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he raped his girlfriend early last year. The court also declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
At the time of the crime, the 26-year-old woman had already successfully filed for a protection order against her boyfriend because of domestic violence. Despite the protection order, he visited her on 7 April 2017, threatened her with a knife and raped her.
The investigating officer, Warrant Officer Peter Rakhudu, who is a member of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit (FCS) in Krugersdorp, was applauded for the manner in which he investigated the case. His determination in the investigation ensured the successful conclusion.
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“Congratulations to our member, the National Prosecuting Authority and the judicial system on the sentence. We will continue to strive towards the eradication of rape in our communities,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Segotta, commander of the FCS.
The South African Police Service calls on the help of the community members to assist them with crime-related information. Anyone with information can contact the Crime Stop number – 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line – 32211 to report crime anonymously. Assist the Gauteng Police to fight fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour or any other suspicious activities that could be detrimental to their success by phoning the Gauteng Standby Provincial Duty numbers: Duty General – 082 313 8299 or Duty Brigadier – 082 444 4354.
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