NORTHERN CAPE -The SAPS welcomes the 20 year rape sentence that was handed down to Solomon Booysen (30) in the Galeshewe Magistrates Court, recently.

On 25 July 2014 at 03:00 the 24-year-old female victim and Booysen were walking when he overpowered her and dragged her into a veld in Donkerhoek.

He threatened her with a panga and raped her. The accused is known to the victim and was arrested 3 days later.

On 14 December 2021, Solomon Booysen was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years direct imprisonment and declared unfit to possess a firearm.

The Commander of the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit, Lt Col Marli Strydom applauds the Investigating Officer, WO Aretha Claasen for her meticulous investigation that resulted in the outstanding conviction.

Source: South African Police Service