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Sifiso Mokoena sentenced to life for raping a woman at gunpoint.
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Mokoena’s conviction serves as a deterrent for other potential offenders.
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Mpumalanga police commend the investigation team’s efforts.
A 26-year-old man, Sifiso Mokoena, was sentenced to life imprisonment after raping a 40-year-old woman in Mpumalanga.
“Mokoena is said to have threatened the victim, aged 40, with a firearm and raped her while she was collecting firewood in the bushes at Waterval Boven on July 26, 2020,” said Ndubane.
The victim reported the incident, and an investigation by the family violence, child protection, and sexual offences (FCS) unit led to Mokoena’s arrest in July 2020.
Mokoena’s court journey and conviction
According to IOL, Mokoena’s case went through multiple court hearings, where he applied for bail, but the court denied his request.
The case was eventually transferred to the Belfast Regional Court, where Mokoena was convicted on April 8, 2025. Following his conviction, the court sentenced him to life imprisonment and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
The court also ordered the immediate seizure of his firearm competency certificates and permits.
Police and officials commend conviction
Acting provincial commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi praised the work of the investigators, calling for the removal of such dangerous individuals from society.
“Such individuals must be removed from society to protect our communities. We are encouraged by the sentence handed down to this suspect,” said Mkhwanakzi.
“We hope that the sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who might consider emulating the action of the accused person.”
