'Hitchhiking' Limpopo rapists given life sentences

"On the way, the driver turned towards Flora Park. One of the accused produced a firearm and the driver drove to a secluded spot next to the N1 highway."

The suspects stole the women's handbags, cellphones, bank cards and cash. Two of the suspects then left to withdraw money from the women's bank accounts. Meanwhile, the other two suspects raped the women. "Thereafter the victims were dropped at a bushy area in the Westenburg area on the outskirts of Polokwane where they managed to get help," Ramakgoakgoa said.Phuti James Matlamela, 33, and Mathews Matsobane Kgobe, 32, were sentenced to life in prison for rape, 15 years for robbery and five years for kidnapping;

John Mogata Letsoalo, 38, was sentenced to two years for theft which was suspended for three years; and

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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