Man sentenced to 30 years for raping girlfriend’s 13-year-old niece
Motsiane took advantage of her absence to sexually assault and rape the teenager.
A 43-year-old man received a 30-year prison sentence for raping his girlfriend's 13-year-old niece in the Zeerust Regional Court. The victim's aunt had left her in Motsiane's care while she ran errands, and the attacker took advantage of the situation on April 28, 2020. After the crime, the niece confided in her cousin, who reported the attack to her aunt.
Motsiane responded to the allegations by physically assaulting the young girl for speaking out, resulting in his arrest. Throughout the legal proceedings, he remained in custody. The prosecutor recommended a life sentence due to the severity of the crime, but the court decided on a 30-year term instead, citing significant circumstances that warranted a lesser penalty.
Dr. Rachel Makhari, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West Division, praised the verdict as a strong deterrent for sexual predators. She emphasized that the National Prosecuting Authority remains committed to holding accountable those who harm vulnerable children, sending a clear message that such offenses are intolerable.
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