DocumentNot applicableMedia statement
NPA SECURES CONVICTION OF XAMDEBOO FARMER FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, RAPE AND ASSAULT OF EMPLOYEES
Asset Forfeiture UnitRef: https://www.npa.gov.za/media/npa-secures-conviction-xamdeboo-farmer-human-trafficking-rape-and-assault-employees
Official source
Source domain: npa.gov.za
Collected on 22 September 2026
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What this means
This is a National Prosecuting Authority media release reporting the conviction of farmer Louis Stephanus Lategan for human trafficking, rape, assault and unlawful possession of ammunition. It says the case was postponed to 21 September 2026 for sentencing proceedings after an 18-month trial.
Facts
Places
Eastern Cape
Reference
https://www.npa.gov.za/media/npa-secures-conviction-xamdeboo-farmer-human-trafficking-rape-and-assault-employees
Key Takeaways
- National Prosecuting Authority secured the conviction of Louis Stephanus Lategan
- Six counts of trafficking in persons and five counts of rape
- Additional convictions for assault and unlawful possession of more than 200 rounds of ammunition
- High Court in Makhanda, Eastern Cape Division
- Sentencing proceedings postponed to Monday, 21 September 2026
- Offences occurred between 2020 and 2023
- National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
- Asset Forfeiture Unit
- Louis Stephanus Lategan
- Nickie Turner
Dates
Closing Date
21 September 2026