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18-YEAR SENTENCE FOR MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO KILL FORMER GIRLFRIEND WITH A SPADE

Asset Forfeiture UnitRef: https://www.npa.gov.za/media/18-year-sentence-man-who-attempted-kill-former-girlfriend-spade

Official source

Source domain: npa.gov.za

Collected on 22 September 2026

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What this means

This is a news report about the successful prosecution and sentencing of Terrance Markus. It says that the Kakamas Regional Court sentenced him to 18 years' imprisonment, with three years suspended, for attempting to murder his former girlfriend, while acquitting him of rape. It does not make a service, application, or other opportunity available.

Facts

Places

Northern Cape, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.npa.gov.za/media/18-year-sentence-man-who-attempted-kill-former-girlfriend-spade

Key Takeaways

  • Terrance Markus sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment, with three years suspended
  • Conviction for attempted murder based on dolus eventualis
  • Rape charge resulted in an acquittal
  • Sentence imposed by the Kakamas Regional Court
  • Case locations: Kakamas, Northern Cape and Kimberley
  • Published on 21st Sep 2026
  • Asset Forfeiture Unit
  • National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
  • Terrance Markus
  • Kakamas Regional Court