Rampaging criminal to �cool down� in jail
Friday, July 17, 2015

When delivering sentence, Tumelo said he took into consideration the mitigating factors that the accused person presented before court.
“I have considered that you are still young and have learnt that crime does not pay; you have not only deprived the society of their belongings but also that you destroyed your reputation,” he said.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...