Hartswater rapist exploited victim's trust
A Hartswater man was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for raping a 22-year-old woman.
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THE NORTHERN Cape acting provincial commissioner, Major-General Thabo Mphuthi, has welcomed the 15-year imprisonment sentence recently handed down to 33-year-old Nshirimane Fabrice for raping a 22-year-old woman.
The Hartswater Regional Court convicted Fabrice of rape, stemming from an incident in January 2024 where he offered the victim a place to rest in his home before committing the crime.
In addition to the rape conviction, Fabrice received a further three-month sentence for contravening the Immigration Act and was declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Major-General Mphuthi commended the prosecution team and the investigating officer for their thorough work in ensuring justice for the victim.
The sentence is seen as a victory in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), with SAPS reiterating its commitment to tackling the issue through strong partnerships with communities.
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