Oppose Parole for a Convicted Rapist & Attempted Murderer
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Monique
2 years ago
No bail!!!!!
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RICHARD von Geusau
2 years ago
NO parole. He is a danger to society and must serve full term.
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caroline
2 years ago
such crime cannot be tolerated, the courts must be seen to be acting against gender based violence and cannot grant early parole
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Maria
2 years ago
Please do not release him
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Rosanne Shields
2 years ago
Is there no respect for women anymore?
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Tracey Wilmot
2 years ago
No parole !!!!!!!
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Russ Weston
2 years ago
Good day. I would like to request in the strongest terms that the individual who perpetrated the violent attack against an innocent & defenceless resident of Greyton, not be given parole. The judge saw fit to give this person a 10-year sentence & given the severity of the crime, my hope is that they will be forced to serve their full term. Letting this individual out after only serving half of their 10-years sentence, sends the wrong signal to the attacker, as well as the victim & the community. With so many rapes & attacks against women going unreported or unsolved, let us not show leniency toward an individual that was thankfully caught & convicted. Let us finally say "no more" to the incredible levels of violence against women in this country. May you make the right decision & uphold the law, helping to rebuild the trust that citizens have in the legal & police system. Thank you! Russ Weston, Greyton, South Africa
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Anonymous
2 years ago
If correctly tried & convicted - rape with armed assault is abhorrent to the principals of ‘civil society’. Anything less than a full term amounts to enablement and condonement of blatant predation.
I would never knowingly support a reduction of a handed sentence in this or any case on the topic. Respect the judge’s authority!
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Chloe Chak
2 years ago
Keep him locked away, please.
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Christine Glover
2 years ago
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Greyton is a small community often experiencing high levels of petty crime. It is a small vulnerable village who do not need to have a constant reminder in their presence of a violent crime. The victim should not have to face the perpetrator on a daily basis
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Maruwaan
2 years ago
He can't come in
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Emma
2 years ago
A convicted rapist and attempted murder!!!no way he can't come back!!!I apposed!!!
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Allison Nuttall
2 years ago
Oppose
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Janet Richards
2 years ago
The punishment must fit the crime.
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Mike Shaw
2 years ago
South Africa claims to take an uncompromising stance against gender-based violence (GBV). Our leaders repeatedly declare a zero-tolerance policy towards such heinous crimes, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect victims and deter potential offenders. However, actions speak louder than words. The possibility of granting parole to someone who has committed such violent and abhorrent crimes undermines the very foundation of this supposed zero-tolerance policy.
Granting parole to violent sexual offenders, especially those who have committed multiple serious crimes during a single attack, is a direct contradiction to the promises made by our government to combat GBV. It sends a dangerous message to society: that the safety and dignity of victims are secondary to the rehabilitation of perpetrators. This not only betrays the victims but also fosters a culture of impunity, where offenders may feel emboldened by the possibility of early release.
The case concerning inmate number 219807520 is particularly egregious. This individual was convicted of both sexual assault and attempted murder, demonstrating a clear and present danger to the community. Serving less than half of a ten-year sentence is not a reflection of justice; it is a travesty. Such leniency devalues the severity of the crimes committed and diminishes the suffering of the victims.
Our country is at a critical juncture in its fight against GBV. We cannot afford to be seen as a nation that merely pays lip service to the cause while failing to take meaningful action. Allowing parole in this case, and any similar cases, would be a step backward in our pursuit of a safer and more just society.
I urge the parole board to consider the broader implications of their decision. Upholding the sentence in its entirety is not just about this one offender; it is about affirming our collective commitment to protecting victims and deterring future crimes. It is about ensuring that our actions match our words
No bail!!!!!
NO parole. He is a danger to society and must serve full term.
such crime cannot be tolerated, the courts must be seen to be acting against gender based violence and cannot grant early parole
Please do not release him
Is there no respect for women anymore?
No parole !!!!!!!
Good day. I would like to request in the strongest terms that the individual who perpetrated the violent attack against an innocent & defenceless resident of Greyton, not be given parole. The judge saw fit to give this person a 10-year sentence & given the severity of the crime, my hope is that they will be forced to serve their full term. Letting this individual out after only serving half of their 10-years sentence, sends the wrong signal to the attacker, as well as the victim & the community. With so many rapes & attacks against women going unreported or unsolved, let us not show leniency toward an individual that was thankfully caught & convicted. Let us finally say "no more" to the incredible levels of violence against women in this country. May you make the right decision & uphold the law, helping to rebuild the trust that citizens have in the legal & police system. Thank you! Russ Weston, Greyton, South Africa
If correctly tried & convicted - rape with armed assault is abhorrent to the principals of ‘civil society’. Anything less than a full term amounts to enablement and condonement of blatant predation. I would never knowingly support a reduction of a handed sentence in this or any case on the topic. Respect the judge’s authority!
Keep him locked away, please.
Greyton is a small community often experiencing high levels of petty crime. It is a small vulnerable village who do not need to have a constant reminder in their presence of a violent crime. The victim should not have to face the perpetrator on a daily basis
He can't come in
A convicted rapist and attempted murder!!!no way he can't come back!!!I apposed!!!
Oppose
The punishment must fit the crime.
South Africa claims to take an uncompromising stance against gender-based violence (GBV). Our leaders repeatedly declare a zero-tolerance policy towards such heinous crimes, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect victims and deter potential offenders. However, actions speak louder than words. The possibility of granting parole to someone who has committed such violent and abhorrent crimes undermines the very foundation of this supposed zero-tolerance policy. Granting parole to violent sexual offenders, especially those who have committed multiple serious crimes during a single attack, is a direct contradiction to the promises made by our government to combat GBV. It sends a dangerous message to society: that the safety and dignity of victims are secondary to the rehabilitation of perpetrators. This not only betrays the victims but also fosters a culture of impunity, where offenders may feel emboldened by the possibility of early release. The case concerning inmate number 219807520 is particularly egregious. This individual was convicted of both sexual assault and attempted murder, demonstrating a clear and present danger to the community. Serving less than half of a ten-year sentence is not a reflection of justice; it is a travesty. Such leniency devalues the severity of the crimes committed and diminishes the suffering of the victims. Our country is at a critical juncture in its fight against GBV. We cannot afford to be seen as a nation that merely pays lip service to the cause while failing to take meaningful action. Allowing parole in this case, and any similar cases, would be a step backward in our pursuit of a safer and more just society. I urge the parole board to consider the broader implications of their decision. Upholding the sentence in its entirety is not just about this one offender; it is about affirming our collective commitment to protecting victims and deterring future crimes. It is about ensuring that our actions match our words
Parole should be withheld.
No to entering our area
No parole!!!
Keep him locked away pls.
He must stay in prison