BURGERSFORT – A convicted rapist is facing a life sentence, while his co-accused has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The two were recently caught and convicted in the Tubatse area.
Mr Norman Molea, a predator of the night, took his victims to bushes in Burgersfort and Steelpoort and sexually assault them.
Eight women whom he had attacked, testified against him when he appeared in the Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court. He was given a life sentence for the eight counts of rape and an additional 25 years for robbery.
The other accused, Mr Mokhina ‘Bigboy’ Putiputi appeared in the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s Court on a charge of rape. He was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment.
“Rape is a serious crime. I encourage all community members to stop protecting the culprits in rape cases. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is available 24 hours to report incidents,” said Capt Freddy Moganwe, commander of the unit.
A resident, Ms Anelda van der Walt said she was thankful to the police who were taking these criminals off the streets. “Having my own daughter, I always fear the worst can happen to her and having these violent criminals behind bars, gives me peace of mind. The police must keep up the great work.”
