The Kroonstad Regional Court sentenced 27-year-old Lehlohonolo Deeu to life imprisonment for a rape he committed on 10 September 2019.
It is alleged that the suspect was hired to transport kids to a nearby holiday resort for the holidays.
While at the resort, he pursued the 13-year-old romantically, which she refused. Upon departure, the suspect ensured that he transported all the kids to their homes, leaving the 13-year-old behind in the vehicle while he went inside a tavern.
The victim, whom he left in the car, requested that the suspect take her home as she wanted to use the restrooms. Furthermore, he told the victim to go inside the tavern to use the bathroom and he followed her. He then grabbed the opportunity and raped the suspect in one of the toilets at the tavern, whereupon he took her home.
Upon arrival at home, the 13-year-old victim told her mother about the series of events. They went to the police and opened a case of rape against the suspect.
The Investigating Officer Sergeant Sellwane Moodisa of the Kroonstad Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit worked relentlessly to ensure that Lehlohonolo Deeu was brought to book for the act he committed.
The might of the law caught up with his deeds and on Tuesday 23 May 2023 he was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape by the Kroonstad Regional Court.
