Government welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s sentencing of Johan Kotze, dubbed the ‘Modimolle Monster’, who received two life sentences and 25 years imprisonment on Wednesday.
Acting GCIS CEO, Nebo Legoabe, said these brutal acts are degrading, disrespectful and infringed the rights of Ina Bonnette.
Legoabe said that case sends out a stern
warning that government will remain steadfast in its commitment to combat the scourge
of sexual and gender based violence.
“The sentencing is a clear indication that perpetrators
of violence against women and children will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law, our courts deal harshly with perpetrators found guilty of violence including
sexual violence,” added Lagoabe.
She added that it is not uncommon for
courts to impose long or life sentences on such perpetrators.
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