A Makhanda man convicted of raping a 26-year-old woman has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment, with police welcoming the ruling.
Patensie man Nceba Khonkco (41) was sentenced for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping on 4 May 2026.
“Michael Van der Walt (18) sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the rape of 15-year-old girl at Nxuba home in March 2023.
The Komani-based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation secured conviction and sentencing of two men for copper cable theft on 10 February.