Emalahleni Regional Court hands down 2-year sentence for GBV offender Sechefo
Mixed emotions: Victim's family reacts to 2-year sentence for Sechefo
Lebohang Victor Sechefo, (44) received a two-year sentence this afternoon for brutally assaulting Abongile Aliseng, (38)at her Empumelelweni Ext 12 home in August. Sechefo used a broken beer bottle to inflict serious injuries on Aliseng’s face and hands.
Aliseng expressed mixed emotions about the sentencing, saying, “I don’t know how I’m feeling. I feel like we have fought but didn’t achieve anything. We are still far from winning the Gender-Based Violence battle because of our justice system.”
@witbanknews Lebohang Victor Sechefo, (44) received a two-year sentence this afternoon for brutally assaulting Abongile Aliseng, (38)at her Empumelelweni Ext 12 home in August. Sechefo used a broken beer bottle to inflict serious injuries on Aliseng’s face and hands. Aliseng expressed mixed emotions about the sentencing, saying, “I don’t know how I’m feeling. I feel like we have fought but didn’t achieve anything. We are still far from winning the Gender-Based Violence battle because of our justice system.” MMC for Environmental and Waste Management, Clr Nombuso Mokwana, also voiced dissatisfaction with the sentence on behalf of the Emalahleni Local Municipality. #emalahleni #witbanktiktok #witbank #gbv #gbvsouthafrica #southafrica #southafricatiktok #court #abongile#Witbanknews #emalahleni #Witbank #ELM #Abongile #GBV #Southfrica #fyp ♬ original sound – witbanknews
MMC for Environmental and Waste Management, Clr Nombuso Mokwana, also voiced dissatisfaction with the sentence on behalf of the Emalahleni Local Municipality.
Sechefo pleaded guilty to the assault GBH case on November 5, during the pretrial before Court-C, expressing regret for his actions.
The sentencing has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) cases.
@witbanknews Badly beaten woman’s case back on Emalahleni court roll The gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) case from Vosman, Emalahleni, involving Abongile Allessing has been reinstated on the court roll. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, is scheduled to appear in the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on September 6. The case concerns an assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, as reported by 38-year-old Allessing on August 4. fyp #emalahleni #witbanktiktok #witbank #gbv #gbvsouthafrica #southafrica #southafricatiktok #court #abongile ♬ original sound – witbanknews
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