The sentence emanates from the apprehension of the accused on November 1, 2019.

This, after his DNA linked him to a double rape, reported in May 2015.

The accused met the two victims on their way to a tavern in Vryburg. He waited for them outside the tavern and accompanied the victims when they left at about 20:30, pretending to buy food for them.

Along the way in Nelson Street, the accused threatened them with a knife, took them to an open field and raped both the victims, who were aged 13 and 14 years at the time.

Baikepi remained in custody after his arrests, until he was found guilty and sentenced.

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