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Rapist answers for every single penetration

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The CoA concluded that the High Court erred. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has ruled that rapists are to answer for every single penetration as a single count of rape, as opposed to one charge for the whole ordeal.

The apex court has reversed a High Court decision that determined that four incidents of forced sexual intercourse over three days constitute a single count of rape.

Rivers Kakana, who had thought he had completed his 10-year sentence for rape, has been whisked behind bars to serve five more years as per the initial Magistrate's Court decision.

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Rapist answers for every single penetration

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has ruled that rapists are to answer for every single penetration as a single count of rape, as opposed to one charge for the whole ordeal.

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

BPF should get house in order