Rapist appeals conviction

Balopi who was represented by his attorney Tshekiso Tshekiso argued that the conviction be set aside on the basis that the trial court failed to find credibility in the complainant's evidence. He further argued that the complainant was not a credible witness because the statements she made before the police contradict her testimony in court.

The trial record states that the complainant asked for a lift from Balopi, from Dukwi nightclub after the other two parties she had come with left her behind.  The complainant stated that they arrived at Sowa at five in the morning, and as she thanked Balopi she was shocked when he suddenly grabbed her and dragged her to the servant's quarters where he beat her up before raping her twice.