A police officer in Western Cape has been found guilty of raping a teenager and has been given a 20-year prison sentence. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has confirmed the conviction of Captain Andre Bekkies, who is associated with the SAPS's Protection and Security Services. The case came to light after allegations were made against Bekkies for assaulting a 14-year-old girl in December 2019.
A Western Cape police officer has been convicted of raping a teenager and has been sentenced to serve an effective 20 years in prison.The Independent Police Investigative Directorate , the watchdog for law enforcement, has verified the sentencing and conviction of Captain Andre Bekkies, affiliated with the SAPS ’s Protection and Security Services.
Shuping elaborated that the case unfolded after allegations emerged accusing Bekkies of assaulting a 14-year-old girl on 13 December 2019, around 8pm, prompting a report to IPID regarding rape and sexual assault. ‘The DPP decided that Captain Bekkies should be charged for rape and three counts of sexual assault.’
‘He will effectively serve 20 years imprisonment after the court ordered the sentences to run concurrently,’ concluded Shuping.
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