Government welcomes Johannes Kana’s sentence

Mluleki Mrwebi
01 November 2013

Government has today welcomed the two life terms given to Johannes Kana for the rape and murder of Anene Booysen. 

Acting GCIS CEO Phumla Williams said South Africans must reflect on the real impact of gender-based violence which includes direct costs relating to health care, judicial, social and other related services.

Williams said the sentencing sends a clear message that South Africa will not tolerate the abuse of women and also emphasize the importance of government trying to protect women because they contribute more on the economy of the country.

Johannes Kana was sentenced today by the Swellendam Circuit Court for the rape and murder of Bredasdrop teenager Anene Booysen in February this year.