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Man sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for rape and murder of his mother-in-law

A man who raped and murdered his mother-in-law has been handed a 35-years sentence at Giyani Regional Court in Limpopo, South Africa

Police said that the victim was home alone when Alpha Ngobeni,28, from Xikukwani under Greater Giyani municipality, broke into the house on 13 February 2021 and raped her.

After the ordeal, Ngobeni stabbed his mother-in-law with a sharp object and fled the scene.

The Communication Officer of Giyani SAPS, Constable Ridgewell Rikhotso in a statement on Wednesday, said the following day, they received information about the lifeless body in the house.

“A case of the inquest was opened. The investigation led to the arrest of Ngobeni on 18 February 2021. The accused was positively linked through the DNA tests.” Constable Rikhotso stated.

“Ngobeni will serve 35 years behind bars. His sentences won’t run concurrently.” Rikhotso added.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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