The rapist Karabo Bahurutshe insisted in court that the slain woman Gomolemo Legae was his girlfriend and he murdered her after she said she would report him for raping her on the roadside
“He later appeared in court after he was declared fit to attend trial by a doctor from Mafikeng provincial hospital,” said Mamothame.
“Evidence led in court revealed that along the way, Bahurutshe raped Legae, and thereafter, stabbed her multiple times. He then left her there to purchase petrol at a nearby petrol station, which he poured on her before setting her alight,” said Mamothame. “In his defence, he alleges that Legae threatened to have him arrested for raping her, and he subsequently panicked and decided to kill her as he didn’t want to go to jail. He told the court that Legae was his girlfriend, and on the night of the incident, she insisted on leaving with him to his home to have sexual intercourse, but he refused,” said Mamothame.
In aggravation of sentence, advocate Kalakgosi argued that the court should consider the gruesome and heartless manner in which Legae was murdered.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
IFP promises tangible solutions to North West municipalitiesThe IFP said instead of making people dependent on social grants that were far from sufficient to provide proper nutrition, the party would support subsistence farmers by providing materials and equipment to promote local economic development.
Read more »
North West teacher fired for assaulting his superior fails in bid to retain his job — and win a R4.6m claimAn errant teacher who beat up his superior and slept during a workshop has failed in his bid to milk the taxpayers of R4.6m.
Read more »
North West teacher fired for assaulting his superior fails in bid to retain his job — and win a R4.6m claimAn errant teacher who beat up his superior and slept during a workshop has failed in his bid to milk the taxpayers of R4.6m.
Read more »
North West teacher fired for assaulting his superior fails in bid to retain his job — and win a R4.6m claimAn errant teacher who beat up his superior and slept during a workshop has failed in his bid to milk the taxpayers of R4.6m.
Read more »
'San’bona ma Fighter!' — Ntando Duma campaigns with EFF in North WestNtando Duma's blood is red and she ain't afraid to show it.
Read more »
National crime wrap: Life sentence for rapist, bail denied for alleged riots instigatorLast Thursday, Karabo Bahurutshe pleaded guilty to charges of rape and murder.
Read more »