A 43-year-old man who was out on parole has again been sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for housebreaking and robbing a 34-year-old woman at her farm in Verkeerdevlei, near Bloemfontein.
The Free State regional National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the Bloemfontein Regional Court sentenced Thabang Michael Jantjies after he was found guilty on multiple charges, including housebreaking with intent to steal, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition.
On August 11, 2019, Jantjies broke into the victim's home at Wilsoo farm, ambushing her on her arrival.
“He overpowered and disarmed her, tied her hands with wire, and assaulted her while demanding money and firearms. He then fled the scene with her Mahindra bakkie, cash, firearms, jewellery, and other valuables,” Senokoatsane added.
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