Matla A Bana

02/09/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Delize Smith, Sihle Mooi, Bercy Nthoba, Coenie Visser, Bertus Strauss

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02/09/2026

Well done WO! Seems that Welkom FCS has a few superstars!

[BOTHAVILLE PASTOR SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THE R**E OF A MINOR]

The Lejweleputswa District Commissioner Major General (Dr) Tholie Afonso has commended the outstanding work of members following the successful conviction of a 39-year-old pastor who was handed a life a imprisonment term for r**e in Bothaville.

The case was assigned to Warrant Officer Mandie Jacobs of the Welkom Family Violence Child Protection and S*xual Offences Unit for further investigations. The suspect was subsequently arrested for r**e.

The investigating officer thoroughly investigated the matter alongside Advocate Keke Machogo of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Vusimuzi Xapa (39) was found guilty of r**e on 26 August. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday, 28 August 2026 in the Bothaville Regional Court by Magistrate Mahlatsi.
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02/09/2026

So close to R2.5 million and also so much closer to helping 100s of children who have been r**ed and sexually abused! Thank you to PNA for making us part of the Funky Socks Day Project. And thank you to all our ambassadors and supporters who purchased their Funky Socks Stickers and shared their videos. Only a few days left - let's see if we can make it to the target! Together we can!

02/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Son r**es mother - what a shocking case! Well done Constable and prosecution!

[CARNARVON COURT SENTENCES RA**ST SON TO 20 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT]

The Carnarvon Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years’ imprisonment, for ra**ng his 42-year-old mother at their home in Carnarvon on 23 November 2025.

The conviction and sentence follow a thorough investigation conducted by Detective Constable Leevirne Nathalie Raaf of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and S*xual Offences (FCS) Unit, after the case was allocated to her for further investigation.

During the court proceedings, it emerged that while the victim was asleep, she felt someone on top of her and realised that the perpetrator was her own son. She screamed and questioned him about his actions, prompting the accused to immediately get off her.

The victim woke her husband, whereafter the accused suddenly got up and fled from the house.

The matter was subsequently reported to the police, and an investigation was launched.

The accused was later arrested after DNA analysis results linked him to the incident.

He appeared in court on several occasions, during which Detective Constable Raaf successfully opposed his bail application.

On Friday, 28 August 2026, the Carnarvon Regional Court found the accused guilty of r**e and sentenced him to 20 years’ direct imprisonment.

The court further ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for S*x Offenders and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

The District Commissioner of Pixley ka Seme District, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Detective Constable Raaf for her dedication and meticulous investigative work, which contributed to securing the successful conviction and lengthy sentence.


https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php?page=1

01/09/2026

We are driven to make an impact as we enter the last quarter of 2026! With rising statistics in child r**e we are determined to continue our work to assist child victims! We never, never, never give up!

We celebrate spring day as our container has just been delivered at Vanderbijlpark SAPS for a brand new Child Friendly Facility!

Watch this space for the process and final reveal of this Child Friendly Facility at Sebokeng FCS to assess child victims exposed to sexual abuse, r**e and severe trauma.

Thank you to our incredible donors DRD GOLD and Grain Care Trust, together we are making a difference where it is needed.

31/08/2026

We proudly salute an attendee of our Perception Training 2021, Sergeant Mpho Portia Mokgosi,

Sergeant Mpho Portia Mokgosi, a 45-year-old investigator at Klerksdorp Family Violence, and S*xual Offences (FCS) Unit in the North West Province.

Amongst her successes she secured 4 life term sentences and 60 years imprisonments over the past 6 years!

31/08/2026

Hope after horror: Creating safe spaces for child r**e victims.

This morning, the Matla A Bana team and contractors were on site at Delft Police Station, taking the first important steps towards implementing a new child-friendly reporting facility.

Made possible through the generous sponsorship and support of the Rose Street Trust, this facility will provide a safer, more supportive environment for children who have experienced sexual abuse and need to tell their story.

Building this safe space requires careful planning and many practical steps. The container needs a solid foundation, access must be prepared for a large delivery truck, electricity connections need to be installed, and other construction requirements must be completed before the facility can open.

Implementation can take up to two months — but every step is important. This is not just a construction project; it is about creating a place where children who have suffered the trauma of r**e and abuse can be met with compassion, dignity and care.

We are incredibly grateful for the strong support from the Delft Police Station, who joined us on site and continue to work alongside us to make this vision a reality.

Our hope is to open this facility before the end-of-year festive season — a time when we sadly see significant increases in reports of child r**e and abuse.

For a child victim, the journey after abuse can be frightening. A child-friendly reporting facility can be the first step towards being heard, believed and supported.

Together, we can turn trauma into hope and create safer spaces for children.

29/08/2026

The script was flipped this time around and we are truly grateful!

Normally Matla A Bana secures donations and provide Comfort Packs. But this time around we had the privilege to be invited to a handing over ceremony of Comfort Packs by the National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Local Division in celebration of Nelson Mandela day/month. Each donation and Comfort Pack was packed and donated via the members of the NPA Gauteng Local Division. This absolutely highlights the importance of the Comfort Packs and the support it provides child victims of sexual abuse as these officials see victims daily and they understand the importance of Comfort Packs in the reporting process.

The event was beautifully hosted by Protea Magistrate's Court in acknowledgement of the West Rand Cluster who secured the highest volume of donations in the region. We are fully aware of the actual impact this incredible donation of 200 Comfort Packs which will directly an impact on 200 sexually abused children.

The officials present during the hand over function with the Chief of the West Rand Lynn Wessels were Mr Kganaka (Senior Magistrate, district courts criminal section, Soweto), Mrs Pillay, Head of Office, Soweto) and Mr Mhango (Regional Court Magistrate, Regoinal Courts Co ordinator, Soweto)

Matla A Bana would like to acknowledge and give special mention to Adv. Elivera Dreyer, Senior State Advocate at DPP Johannesburg, who was instrumental in the facilitation of this inspiring project! Thank you!

"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." - Nelson Mandela

28/08/2026

There was a reduction in the reporting of sexual crimes. We know that sexual crimes against children is severely under reported. The question we need to ask is why the reduction in the reporting of sexual crimes...