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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga man gets life in jail for gang rape
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ermelo Regional Court on Wednesday, July 9 for the gang rape of a woman. According to the NPA provincial spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa, the incident occurred on the night of March 22, 2022. Nyuswa said the convict and his co-accused, who has already been convicted after pleading guilty, approached two women and a man, threatened them with a knife, and robbed the man of his cellphone. 'The man and one of the women managed to escape, but the convict and his accomplice proceeded to take turns raping the other woman before fleeing the scene. The matter was reported to the police, and both accused were traced and arrested shortly thereafter,' Nyuswa said. The second accused did not plead guilty in court, claiming that he was coerced by his co-accused into committing the crime. However, the State prosecutor, Chané Rothman, presented compelling evidence from multiple witnesses, including the co-accused. A J88 medical report confirmed injuries to the victim's genitalia. ALSO READ: Suspect arrested in connection with Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni's murder She said the court found the State's witnesses credible and rejected the accused's version of events. 'In aggravation of sentence, Rothman highlighted the seriousness and prevalence of rape in the community and the long-lasting emotional trauma suffered by the victim. A victim impact statement, facilitated by the court preparation officer, Faith Masango, detailed the severe psychological and emotional wounds the victim continues to endure,' Nyuswa said. ALSO READ: Two dead in Shatale in murder-suicide The convict was sentenced and declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-06-2025
- The Citizen
Ermelo Court sentences man to life imprisonment for rape of seven-year-old boy
Ermelo Court sentences man to life imprisonment for rape of seven-year-old boy A 41-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a seven-year-old boy in the Ermelo Regional Court on Friday, June 20. According to the National Prosecuting Authority's regional chairperson, Monica Nyuswa, on July 2023, the accused went to his friend's house where he was residing with the victim and requested to sleep as he was intoxicated. ALSO READ: Nkomazi court sentences rapist to 12 years in jail 'The accused shared the room with the victim and his father slept in a separate room. While sleeping, the accused undressed the minor boy and raped him. The victim screamed asking for help and the accused fled the scene. 'The victim was taken to Ermelo Thuthuzela Care Centre for medical examination and psychosocial support,' Nyuswa said. The accused was traced and arrested the same day at Mazakhele Section in Ermelo. Nuyswa said in court the accused claimed that he was intoxicated and denied raping the victim. Prosecutor Chané Rothman led credible evidence of the victim who testified using intermediary services. The victim's father also testified. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga police looking for family of man found dead in Vaalbank 'A medical report confirming injuries to the victim's private parts was presented in court. The accused was found guilty as charged.' Nyuswa said in aggravation of sentence, Rothman argued for the prescribed minimum sentence of life to be imposed on the accused, emphasising that the accused's behaviour warranted a strong societal message. The accused was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape. The court declared the accused unfit to possess a firearm, unsuitable to work with children and ordered his name entered into the National Register for Sexual Offenders. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
