Albert Boeta Khumalo (33) was sentenced to 10 years direct imprisonment for rape and attempted rape in the Barkly West Magistrates Court, recently.
Police linked the accused to the rape of a 33-year-old female with DNA and managed to arrest him on 18 December 2020.
Bail was successfully opposed by the police and the Khumalo was found guilty on both the rape and attempted rape and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on 7 March 2022.
The Provincial Head for Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences, Brig Nicky Mills commended D/WO Aretha Claasen for her perseverance and hard work in ensuring the perpetrator was not granted impunity for these heinous actions.
