A man who claimed to be a traditional healer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the rape and assault of his girlfriend in Meriting, near Rustenburg.
Joseph Madubula Mnisi (46) was convicted in the Bafokeng Regional Court on Thursday, 10 July 2025, following a disturbing incident that occurred in February last year. Mnisi arrived in Meriting from Limpopo on 31 January 2024 with his 29-year-old girlfriend, allegedly to render healing services to a local family. Just two days later, after a day of heavy drinking, he violently assaulted her and raped her during the night.
The victim managed to flee the next morning while Mnisi was asleep. She found help from street vendors nearby, who immediately contacted the police. Mnisi was arrested on the spot. Detective sergeant Phenyo Monchusi from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit took over the case. Thanks to her thorough investigation, bail was denied and Mnisi remained behind bars throughout the trial.
Mnisi was found guilty on two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of rape. He received five years for each assault charge and 14 years for the rape. The sentences will run concurrently.
Brigadier Joel Pheto, acting Bojanala Platinum Sub-District commissioner, praised the investigation and prosecution teams.
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Updated: July 2025
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