29 years old man gets over 100 years imprisonment

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The criminal acts by the now convicted Ndivhuwo Tshisikhawe in a period between March 2015 and July 2017 where victims residing in Lwamondo, Duthuni, Tshisaulu and Mvelaphanda villages were targeted.

NPA Regional Spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said that Tshisikhawe would enter homesteads of his victims threatening to kill them with a knife if they fail cooperate. Having gained their attention, he would then steal money, cell phones and bank cards belonging to the victims before fleeing the scene.

But he was later on arrested following an intensive investigation.

“After the arrest, Tshisikhawe escaped from lawful custody on 19 July 2017 and was arrested after three weeks. The accused pleaded not guilty to the offences, and he further told the court that he has nothing to say” said Malabi-Dzhangi.

Putting a statement in court, state Adv Nduvheni Mulangaphuma said that Tshisikhawe deserves no leniency whatsoever because he did no show any remorse and judging from his victims’ ages, it should he knew exactly what he was doing.

During sentencing, Judge Nare Frans Kgomo said, the accused showed that he is heartless, and has no respect for women. He further said, the court is duty bound to protect women and children sending a clear message that this type of offence cannot be tolerated and that the accused should be punished for these horrible deeds. The court will show no mercy.

He was sentenced to eight life sentences and 100 years imprisonment, for two counts of housebreaking with intent to rape, three counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, three counts of kidnapping, and eight counts of rape including raping a minor girl aged 13.