A 20-year-old man who impregnated the 15-year-old girl was found guilty and sentenced for statutory rape on Monday, 09 May 2022.
Captain Olebogeng Tawana, police spokesperson says, the man was handed six years imprisonment, which has been suspended for five years.
On 10 February 2022, De Aar FCS unit was alerted by the Department of Social Development of a 15-year-old female who gave birth.
The investigating officer instituted an investigation into the pregnancy of the victim. The victim confessed to the investigating officer, and directed her to the 20-year-old accused.
The accused was then arrested and charged with statutory rape.
On Monday, the De Aar Regional Court sentenced him to six years imprisonment, which was suspended for five years.
“The accused’s name was ordered to be entered in the National Sex Offenders Register and he was also declared unfit to possess a firearm,” said Tawana.
This sentence was welcomed by the Provincial Management as the country is observing Child Protection month dedicated to children during which we are obligated to protect the rights of children.