The Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced 51-year-old Tshepiso Simon Nhlapo to 20 years’ imprisonment for rape and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at about 22:00, when the 35-year-old victim was sleeping in his cell at the Groenpunt Maximum Correctional Centre with other inmates.
While asleep, the victim was awakened by the suspect, who allegedly raped him and threatened him not to tell anyone. The victim attempted to stop the suspect but was overpowered.
The following morning, the matter was reported to Deneysville SAPS. The case was investigated by Detective Constable Thandeka Mkhwanazi, attached to the Zamdela Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, whose thorough investigation ensured that the matter was brought before the court.
Nhlapo, who is already serving an 18-year sentence for rape, was brought before the court. On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the court convicted and sentenced him to a further 20 years’ imprisonment for rape and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
