TSESENG, PHUTHADITJABA – The Phuthaditjhaba Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, in collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority, has secured the conviction and sentencing of a 37-year-old man for the rape of his 24-year-old sister.
On Thursday, 26 February 2026, after a protracted trial spanning seven years, the accused was sentenced to 18 years’ direct imprisonment by the Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court.
The South African Police Service welcomes the sentence, which sends a strong message that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated.
The South African Police Service welcomes the sentence, which sends a strong message that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated.
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This sentencing follows a rape that occurred on Sunday, 31 March 2019. The 24-year-old victim from Thibella Village, alleged that she had returned home from a local tavern, entered her house, locked the door, and gone to bed.
During the night, while she was asleep, she felt someone touching her and realised it was her brother.
Out of fear, she could not scream. The suspect proceeded to undress and rape her several times before fleeing the scene through a broken door.
The victim immediately reported the matter to the police. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with rape.
