Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape he committed nine years ago.
Buti Sendindo (52) was found guilty on a charge of rape and sentenced in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on October 17.
In terms of the Firearm Control Act, he was declared unfit to possess a firearm. In addition, the court ordered that the accused’s personal particulars be entered into the National Register of Sex Offenders.
He raped a 60 year-old woman in Freemanville in July 2014.
According to Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, the victim was walking along Benji Oliphant Street near the railway line in Jouberton when he offered to show her an alternative shorter route to town.
“Whilst walking near Freemanville, he overpowered and raped her twice. During the ordeal, the victim saw another man approaching and screamed for help.
“The man came to her rescue and with the help of two more men, they apprehended Sendindo and handed him over to the police, who were on patrol in the area.
Lt-Gen Kwena applauded the investigating Officers, Sgt Mpho Mapane of Klerksdorp Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and Sgt Ditlhokwe of the North West Anti-Gang Unit as well as all other role players including prosecution for their excellent collaboration which he said will send a stern warning that those who perpetrate crime, will be dealt with effectively.
