On 25 November 2022, the 27-year-old victim went to a farm just outside Petrusburg with the prospects for seasonal employment offered by the 56-year-old foreman.
It is reported that later in the evening while she was sleeping, the foreman forced himself on her, raping her twice. The victim managed to run away and went to Petrusburg Police Station where two cases of rape was opened for investigation.
The cases were handed over to Detective Constable Tshepo Moshwaesi of Koffiefontein Family Violence, Child protection and Sexual Offences unit. Partnership between the Investigating team and Prosecutor Mrs Mosiane led to the successful conviction of the 56-year-old foreman. He was sentenced to 44 years’ imprisonment for two counts of rape.
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