Loxton Man Sentenced To Five Years Imprisonment For Statutory Rape

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape remains committed to thoroughly investigating crimes committed against women and children, as these offences affect all sectors of society. In June 2025, a social worker from the Department of Social Development in Victoria West received information from a community member regarding a 15 year old girl in Loxton who was reportedly pregnant. Acting on this information, the social worker visited the mother of the victim and confirmed the pregnancy. During the investigation, the victim disclosed that she was in a relationship with the accused. The victim’s mother subsequently opened a case against him. The case was assigned to the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. The 19-year-old accused was arrested and later released on bail. On Wednesday, 08 October 2025, the accused appeared in the Victoria West Regional Court, where he pleaded guilty. The court sentenced him to five (5) years’ imprisonment, wholly suspended for five (5) years, and declared him unfit to possess a firearm. The Pixley Ka Seme District Police Management commended Detective Constable Bedwell of the Carnarvon FCS Unit for her dedication and commitment in ensuring that justice was served for one of the most vulnerable members of society.

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