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Life imprisonment for rape of girl (13), Queenstown

South African Police Service

Moses Ntlhako was sentenced by Grahamstown High Court for rape on 28 May 2019. A case was reported during 2017 where a 13 year old girl was raped by the suspect while she was alone at home at a Caravan Park in Queenstown.

It is alleged that the victim was threatened by the suspect and when he was seen by her grandfather trying to kiss her she broke her silence about what had happened. A case of rape was opened and suspect was arrested

During the hearing the court heard how the victim was raped and after threatened. Investigating officer, Warrant Officer Zukiso Ngwadla successful opposed bail. The suspect was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Cluster Commander Major General Funeka Siganga commended the member for the good work done.

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