Thabiso Sibonyoni, 26, who terrorised a family in a home invasion, and raped two women in May 2016, has received two life sentences.
He received two life imprisonment sentences for rape, plus 20 years’ imprisonment for house robbery in the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court recently.
Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson said, “The suspect overpowered a family in their home in Mohlakeng on 13 May 2016. He tied up the male victim and raped two of the female victims in the house. The suspect also took cash and cellphones before he fled. He was arrested in the same week and his first court appearance was on 18 May 2016. He faced charges of house robbery, rape and assault.”
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Brigadier Mashole Jacob Manamela, the Randfontein Police station commander, expressed his gratitude towards Captain Bongani Mpete and Warrant Officer Thabiso Duiker, the two officers involved in the investigation.
Their perseverance resulted in this positive outcome,” said the Brigadier.
Randfontein Police management also wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the National Prosecuting Authority and the presiding magistrate for the stance they took against this violent offender.
The Police call on community members to assist them with information about any crime they may witness. 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 our success by phoning the Gauteng Standby Provincial Duty numbers: Duty General – 082 313 8299 or Duty Brigadier – 082 444 4354.
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