Three men sentenced for gang rape of woman (19)

South African Police Service

Three men sentenced for gang rape of woman (19)
Three men sentenced for gang rape of woman (19)

Tsomo Regional Magistrate’s Court sentenced three rapists on Wednesday, 21 November 2018. The sentencing came after the three accused raped a 19 year old woman at Bhongitole Locality, Hebe-hebana Village, Ngqamakhwe on 15 May 2014 at about 21h00.

The three accused were traced and arrested. 23 year old Sesethu Bhuqa was sentenced to undergo 20 years imprisonment, 22 year old Sive Mgqobhoka and 23 year old Nqaba Mayaphi were each sentenced to undergo 25 years imprisonment.

Butterworth Cluster Commander Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu has welcomed the sentencing of the accused. He further emphasized that the sentences will serve as a deterrent to would-be perpetrators of crimes against women and children.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service