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Cape Town man who brutally assaulted estranged wife for three days and made her eat her own flesh, loses life sentence appeal
A man who stabbed another will spend the next decade for his crime. Picture: Pexels A man who brutally assaulted and raped his estranged wife over a terrifying three-day ordeal has had his appeal for a lesser sentence rejected by the Cape Town High Court. In November 2022, the father, who has two daughters with his estranged wife, was sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder, alongside a life sentence for rape and sexual assault. The couple's tumultuous relationship began with marriage in 2014 but deteriorated by 2017, plagued by mutual drug abuse and incidents of domestic violence. Sometime in 2019, the wife attended a Christian-based recovery and rehabilitation centre due to her abuse of drugs, specifically Tik. Her children were left with their father but eventually moved to live with their maternal grandfather. In October 2019, she left the rehabilitation centre and sought accommodation with her father, but he was not prepared to accommodate her due to her history of drug use. She then went to her husband's house in Belhar where she sought accommodation on a temporary basis. The couple had no desire to revive their fractured marriage; however, the husband was willing to help her while she searched for work. After a week spent together without incident, she mentioned her intention to return to Ceres to be with her current partner and seek employment there. One afternoon, the husband, who operates a driving school, came home from work empty-handed—no food and no sneakers, the very ones she had requested. She could see that something was off; his demeanor had shifted, and he seemed deeply detached, as if under the influence of drugs. This is when her horrific ordeal began; he went on a three-day torrid campaign of beating her with the cricket bat all over her body, tormented her with false accusations, bashed her head against the floor, and repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her. Sometimes the rape would take place while she was unconscious. During one of the beatings, her head was cut open and pieces of flesh came out, and he forced her to eat them. She begged him to take her to the clinic, and he assured her he would, but only after dark when it would be less crowded. In a moment of desperation, she vowed to him that she would claim her injuries were the result of a car accident, ensuring he would not be implicated in any way. However, he didn't fulfill his promise to take her to the clinic and also turned down her request for painkillers. Every time he headed out for work, he would lock her inside the house, leaving her without food. On one occasion, he even mentioned that he intended to find a spot to bury her, ensuring she would never be discovered by her family. One time when he left, she discovered that he had not locked the bedroom door from the outside and she realised this was her chance to escape. Feeling weak, she pushed herself up, gripping the cupboards and walls for support. Slowly, she made her way to the window and shouted for help to a neighbour. With trembling hands, she revealed her injuries and urgently disclosed that her husband was trying to kill her. The neighbour dismissed her and said she doesn't have a phone and prefers not to get involved in the couple's disputes. In a desperate attempt, she managed to flag down a young girl on her way to school and the child alerted her mother who then called Belhar police station. However, police claimed that they were too busy as they were attending a shooting in the area. With little help, the woman found her way to safety through a back door and ran into the street, where she unexpectedly encountered her husband's sister. Seeing her in distress, the sister quickly provided her with fresh clothes and gently tended to her injured face. Together, they headed to the home of a neighbour who had previously turned her away, where they contacted her father. Soon after, they made their way to the Belhar police station. After waiting at the police station for nearly two hours with no help, a nurse who happened to be there recognised the seriousness of her medical situation. She quickly alerted the officers and insisted that they take her to the hospital right away. The woman was assisted by a detective from the Delft police station and rushed her to Karl Bremer Hospital.
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- The Citizen
Tanzanian man and Burundian man arrested in R54.3m drug bust
Some of the drugs were found hidden in the roof of the raided house. Two foreign nationals are facing drug trafficking charges following a major intelligence-led operation in Goodwood that resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth R54.3 million on Sunday afternoon. Members of Operation Restore executed a search warrant at a residence on Molteno Street at approximately 13:45 on Sunday,13 July 2025, leading to the discovery of substantial quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, also known as Tik, hidden throughout the property. Initial drug discovery leads to arrests The operation began when officers searched the premises and made their first significant find in a bedroom cupboard. 'During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,' said Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie. Pojie said the occupant of the room, a 32-year-old Tanzanian national, was immediately arrested and charged with dealing in heroin. The seized drugs carried an estimated street value of almost R1 million. Officers then expanded their search to another bedroom, where they uncovered an additional 100 grams of heroin valued at approximately R16 000. 'The member extended the search to another bedroom where they found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of about R16 000.00, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national for the possession of drugs,' said Pojie. ALSO READ: Hawks officials accused of theft at Dragon City released on R3 000 bail Major drugs found in the roof The investigation took a dramatic turn when members received additional intelligence while processing the suspects. 'The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of Tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence,' Pojie stated. This substantial cache significantly increased the total value of the seizure. 'The estimated street value is R53,3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million,' Pojie stated. ALSO READ: Here is how long you could spend in jail for drug trafficking in SA Court appearance and investigation Both suspects are scheduled to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, to face their respective charges. The investigation is being conducted by the Narcotics Section, which operates within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives, Pojie confirmed. 'Investigation in this matter is conducted by Narcotics Section located within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives.' The success of the operation drew praise from senior police leadership. Western Cape provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile commended the members for their dedication in efforts to rid the Western Cape streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking. READ NEXT: Five arrested in Jeffrey's Bay for possession of abalone worth R250 000
Business Wire
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Tikehau Capital: Disclosure of Shares Repurchases From 20 June 2025 to 26 June 2025
Regulatory News: In accordance with Article 5 of EU Regulation n° 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation), detailed information is available on the website of Tik...
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Sasolburg K9 seizes drugs worth 200K
SASOLBURG – A swift and effective operation by members of the Sasolburg K9 Unit and Crime Intelligence has led to the arrest of a suspect on charges of drug dealing and possession. In a statement released on June 23, Sasolburg police reported that they acted on information about a new drug outlet in the area. Their attention was drawn to an African male standing in the driveway of his rented apartment. His suspicious behaviour upon noticing the approaching police vehicle prompted officers to investigate further. While a search of his residence yielded nothing, a follow-up inspection of the outside area where he had been standing produced significant results. Inside the fender of a nearby parked LDV, officers discovered a plastic package containing drugs such as Tik and CAT, with an estimated street value of R200 000. A larger bag of drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash were also recovered. The 32-year-old foreign national was immediately arrested and will soon appear in the Sasolburg Magistrate's Court on charges of drug dealing and possession. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
24-06-2025
- IOL News
K9 Unit sniffs out R200k drug haul in Sasolburg bust
Sasolburg K9 Unit officers seized Tik and CAT worth an estimated R200 000 from a hidden compartment in a parked LDV during a targeted drug bust. A 32-year-old foreign national was arrested in Sasolburg on Monday, June 23, after police uncovered drugs worth an estimated R200 000 hidden in a parked vehicle. Members of the Sasolburg K9 Unit, working alongside Crime Intelligence, launched a targeted operation following information about a new drug outlet in the area. Their attention was drawn to a man standing in the driveway of his rented apartment, whose suspicious behaviour upon noticing the police vehicle prompted officers to act. A search of his residence yielded no results, but a subsequent inspection of the outdoor area where he had been standing led to a breakthrough. Inside the fender of a nearby light delivery vehicle, police found a plastic package containing drugs including Tik and CAT. A larger stash and an undisclosed amount of cash were also seized. The suspect was arrested on charges of dealing in and possession of drugs. He is expected to appear in the Sasolburg Magistrate's Court soon.
