AN evil son has been sentenced for raping his mother.
On Thursday, 29 February, the Moretele Regional Court sentenced a 31-year-old man to 20 years of direct imprisonment for raping his 60-year-old mother.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesman Henry Mamothame said the shocking incident happened at their home at Stinkwater near Moretele on the evening of 17 July 2021, when he found his mother cooking in the kitchen.
"He dragged her to the bedroom and raped her. Shortly after this ordeal, the son's mother managed to escape and reported the matter to his younger sister. They then proceeded to report the matter to the police. He was arrested on 18 July 2021, and the court denied him bail. He pleaded guilty to the offence," said Mamothane.
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The state prosecutor, Patricia Matlala, argued that the matter shocked the victim, family, and the community.
She urged the court to consider the seriousness of the offence committed.
Magistrate Gilbert Sono agreed with the state and expressed disgust at the accused for his actions.
The Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, lauded the prosecutor, Warrant Officer Matthews Motiang from the South African Police Service (SAPS), the court preparation officer, Ephania Moselakgomo for preparing and guiding the complainant through court proceedings.
She called for advocacy against the abuse of women, children, and the elderly.
