Husband gets life sentence for killing pregnant wife

A North West husband will be spending the next half of his existence behind bars after he was slapped with a life sentence for killing his pregnant wife.

THE REASON FOR THE GRUESOME MURDER OF HIS PREGNANT WIFE

NPA Regional Spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed that the Taung Regional Court sentenced Thapelo Edwin Mojaki (41), to life imprisonment for murdering his pregnant wife, Matshidiso Catherine Mojaki (36).

It is reported that he pleaded guilty to the offence. His conviction emanates from an incident that occurred on 09 October 2022 at Kolong village near Taung, whereat Mojaki approached his wife who was on her way to catch a taxi to work, accompanied by their 16 and 18-years-old children.

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He subsequently asked for money and when she said she didn’t have any, he took out sheep sheering scissors and stabbed her several times.

“She was declared dead on the scene. Mojaki was arrested the following day and the court denied him bail.”

Mamothame

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LIFE SENTENCE NOT OPPOSED BY THE MAGISTRATE

In aggravation of sentence, the state prosecutor, Tecia Khula urged the court not to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentence, as there were no compelling circumstances to deviate.

She further highlighted the trauma experienced by their children who experienced their pregnant mother being stabbed to death by their own father.

In imposing the sentence, Magistrate Buti Zulu agreed with the state and remarked that the accused had a responsibility to protect his family and not be a perpetrator of crime towards them.

TAUNG PROSECUTION TEAM LAUDED FOR BRINGING JUSTICE

The Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, together with the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded all role players for ensuring the perpetrator is brought to book.

They further called on strong advocacy against gender-based (GBV) violence and femicide in communities.

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