Cabinet has welcomed the double life sentence handed down to Sbusiso Nkosi (36) by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court on Monday for the rape and murder of Nomcebo Simelane (23) on 5 September 2020.

The court sentenced the rapist and murderer to two life imprisonment terms and an additional three years imprisonment for theft, which will run concurrently.

“This is a firm warning to all perpetrators of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) that they will be arrested and face the full might of the law. By working together with the police and law-enforcement agencies, we can make our streets and communities safer for all,” Cabinet said in a statement.

Source: South African Government News Agency