Ex-partner gets life for three-day rape ordeal
He forced his ex-girlfriend into his home, beat her with a car radio aerial, raped her twice, and locked her in a room without food for three days.
A 36-year-old man, Tshidiso Mofokeng, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend in Reitz, Free State. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) successfully argued for the maximum penalty following the three-day ordeal that left the victim hospitalized. On December 8, 2025, Mofokeng confronted his ex-girlfriend as she walked home from a local tavern, fearing his history of domestic violence, she complied and went with him to his residence.
Once inside, Mofokeng beat her with a car radio aerial, raped her twice, and left her locked in a room without food. On the third day, she managed to escape by calling out to neighborhood children through a window, leading to her mother's intervention. The victim was transported to a hospital by bystanders. Mofokeng was arrested shortly after the incident was reported.
During sentencing, the prosecuting attorney emphasized the severe nature of the crime, advocating for life imprisonment. The court agreed, stating that the perpetrator showed no mercy towards the victim, subjecting her to repeated rape, physical violence, and unlawful confinement. The NPA spokesperson praised the court's decision, highlighting its significance during Women's Month as a message that gender-based violence and sexual offenses will face severe consequences.
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