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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
03-07-2025
- The Citizen
Carolina man jailed for 15 years for rape
The Carolina Regional Court has convicted and sentenced Linda Nicholas Masango (25) to 15 years' direct imprisonment for the rape of an adult woman. The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) provincial spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa, said the incident occurred on August 28, 2022, when the complainant visited a tavern in Carolina. She met the accused on the day. 'After socialising and consuming alcohol together, the accused began making romantic advances toward her. He later accompanied the complainant as she walked home. Along the way, he forced her into a ditch, raped her, and fled the scene.' Nyuswa said the complainant immediately reported the matter to the police, and the accused was traced and arrested. 'In court, the accused claimed he was intoxicated and denied raping the complainant.' ALSO READ: Urgent appeal for help to find missing Bushbuckridge woman However, State Prosecutor Makhosonke Mashinini led compelling evidence, including the complainant's testimony and a J88 medical report, which confirmed injuries to the victim's genitals. The court found his account credible and rejected the accused's version. Mashinini argued that women in South Africa have the right to move freely and safely in public spaces and to enjoy themselves without fear of violence or harassment. He urged the court to impose the prescribed minimum sentence. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga police hope to locate missing teen Nyuswa said in sentencing the court acknowledged the alarming levels of gender-based violence in the country and emphasised the importance of protecting vulnerable members of society. The accused was sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment and was also 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!
