The Germiston FCS (Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences) Unit\u2019s Const Mable Phakula achieved a victory when two men were recently sentenced in the Germiston Regional Court One for rape and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.<\/p>\n
The rape and assault took place in May, 2015, in Angus Street, Germiston South.<\/p>
Norman Makhuvele (32) and Sibusiso Joel Skondo (28) were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and five years direct imprisonment, respectively.<\/p>\n
Due to good investigation techniques Phakula managed to trace witnesses who pointed out the suspects to her.<\/p>
The men were arrested and the case went to trial.<\/p>\n
It was postponed a number of times for further investigation before the men were convicted.<\/p>\n
Lt Col Dokkie Tshabalala, commander of the Germiston FCS Unit, congratulated Phakula for her diligent work and investigation skills which obtained the convictions.<\/p>\n
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