Mathule’s work led to a 20-year prison sentence for a man, 62, who raped his nephew, nine, in 2017. The uncle was arrested the same year and found guilty.
“The SAPS commends Det-Sgt Mathule and the justice system for their tireless efforts in ensuring justice for victims of sexual crimes. Let’s work together to create a safer society. Gender-based violence will not be tolerated. We encourage the community to report any incidents to authorities,” said Kweza.
The number of rapes in the country increased by 57 between April and June this year, with 9,309 cases opened by police.
This was revealed on Friday when the police ministry announced the crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year.
While Gauteng experienced 11 more rape compared to the same period last year, it remained the largest contributor to the overall stats, accounting for 20.6% of the country’s rape charges with 1,921 cases.
Rorisang Kgosana
www.timeslive.co.za
