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Teenager sentenced to 30 years in jail for rape!
A 17 year old boy has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping three younger boys in Katlehong, south of Ekurhuleni recently.
The first incident took place two years ago, at an open field at Extension 9 Katlehong South, where the accused teen raped a nine year old boy who was sent by his grandmother to her aunt to borrow cash, but never come back in time. About a month later, the teen struck again at Extension 20, where he raped a 10 year old. The victim was sent by his mother to buy soft-drink at a local spaza shop but only to come back crying because of the pains he endured while being raped. A few days passed after the second incident at Extension 20, the young perpetrator went to Vosloorus where he, for the third time, raped an eight year old boy. It’s reported that he forcefully dragged the little one while he was playing with his peers and sexually assaulted him. “Through thorough investigations and dedication by the Investigating
South Africa’s very own House music legend, Dj Black Coffee has been awarded with a Grammy in the Best Dance/Electronic Music category. President Cyril Ramaphosa joined the country and the entire music industry in congratulating Nkosinathi Maphumulo. “Congratulations to Black Coffee for being awarded the Best Dance/Electronic Music award for his album ‘Subconsciously’ at last night’s Grammys. Thank you for flying the flag and inspiring a new generation of talent to take over the world,” Ramaphosa said. The renowned DJ travelled across the United States alongside his son, Esona, on a road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair dressed in all-white suits at the prestigious award ceremony at the MGM Ballroom arena. Speaking to the crowd of fellow music greats, Coffee said he is grateful to share his talent with the World.“I want to thank God for the gift of music and being able to share it with the world and heal some souls,” he said
Officer Sargent Renny Matshavha of the Katlehong Family Violence, Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) all evidence she presented in court pointed to one accused person who is a grade 7 learner,” said Katlehong police spokesperson Constable Sivenkosi Mtwa. During the court proceedings on Wednesday, March 30, the Judge’s sentencing was set as follows: Count 1 Rape of a child – ten years imprisonment. Count 2 Rape of a child – ten years imprisonment Count 3 Rape of a child – ten years imprisonment. Court ordered that Counts 2 and 3 run concurrently with sentence on the first count. Katlehong Station Commander, Brigadier Vesi welcomed the sentencing and hope it will send a strong message to young people who commit crime and assume that they will get away with it. The convicted teenager is believed to be the youngest recorded serial rapist in the history of South Africa.
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