Leano Vergotine will face time behind bars plus an additional 78 years
Warrant Officer Anthony Rooy, a detective with the Ceres Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit, received high praise from Western Cape SAPS Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile for his commitment to achieving justice in the prosecution of Leano Vergotine.
Vergotine was sentenced to five life terms and an additional 78 years in prison without a possibility of parole.
He was found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, sexual grooming, and the possession, use, and creation of child pornography, the latter in violation of the Films and Publications Act.
"Additionally, his convictions included assault and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm," stated Constable Ndakhe Gwala
