Three Life Terms for Serial Rapist in Welkom

24 MARCH 2025

Three Life Terms for Serial Rapist in Welkom

Welkom, Free State – The Welkom Regional Court has sentenced Tau Edin Polane to three life terms and an additional 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances. The sentencing follows his conviction on three counts of rape and one count of robbery, spanning incidents from 2009 to 2017.

Case Against Edwin Sodi Struck Off the Roll

20 MARCH 2025

Case Against Edwin Sodi Struck Off the Roll

The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has struck the assault and attempted murder case against Edwin Sodi from the roll. Sodi was charged in connection with an alleged incident involving domestic violence in March 2022.

Parolee Sentenced to 35 Years

20 MARCH 2025

Parolee Sentenced to 35 Years

The Bloemfontein Regional Court has sentenced Thabang Michael Jantjies (43) to an effective 35 years in prison after finding him guilty of attacking and robbing a 34-year-old woman at her farm in Verkeerdevlei, near Bloemfontein. Jantjies was convicted on multiple charges, including housebreaking with intent to steal, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition.

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