After raping his 13-year-old sister, a 21-year-old man from Kagisanong, in the Free State, was given a 15-year prison sentence.
According to Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli, the provincial spokeswoman, the male was taken into custody when his sister reported to the school social worker that she had been raped by her brother.
“Police were notified on January 1, 2024, that the 13-year-old girl was being raped at home by a male 21-year-old.” After waiting for the victim to go to bed, the suspect would sneak up on her and rape her.
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“A rape case has been opened at the Kagisanong police station for additional investigation,” Kareli stated.
Kareli added that the case was transferred to the Mangaung Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit and was assigned to Sergeant Katlego Pheko who worked closely with advocate Michelle Nel from the National Prosecution Authority.
“The suspect was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment in the Bloemfontein Regional Court,” added Kareli.
Last month, a Western Cape man was sentenced to 25 years direct imprisonment by the Worcester Regional Court for the rape of his foster sister.
The 31-year-old man from De Doorns was ultimately convicted for the rape of the 11-year-old who is mentally disabled after he pleaded guilty.
The court heard he was fully aware of her age and mental disability and he had betrayed her trust by his actions.
Magistrate Abigail Juries sentenced him to 25 years imprisonment with five years suspended on the condition that he not be convicted of rape or attempted rape during the suspension period.
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