Ezekiel Moseki was sentenced to ten years direct imprisonment for the rape of   a 32-year-old female in the Warrenton Regional Court, today.

On 19 March 2020 at about 14:30 the victim was on her way to visit a friend when she met with the accused. He offered her beer and requested her to accompany him to his house in Ikhutseng, Warrenton.

At the house the accused started assaulting the victim when she wanted to leave and later he raped her. The victim reported the matter to neighbours and Ezekiel was arrested 22 September 2020. Police opposed bail and the accused remained in custody up until his sentencing.

The Provincial Head for Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences in the Northern Cape, Brigadier Nicky Mills commended Detective Sergeant AU Nhlati for his meticulous investigations that resulted in the outstanding sentence.

Source: South African Police Service