* Simphiwe Nkambula (27), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on charges of kidnapping and rape.
He pleaded not-guilty on December 11, was found guilty and sentenced on May 5, to six years imprisonment for kidnapping and life imprisonment for rape.
On January 28, 2013, the accused kidnapped and raped an 18-year-old woman.
Magistrate Sijren Harichand presided over the matter, and Leon Naude appeared on behalf of the State.
* Sabelo Buthelezi (24) appeared in court on a charge of house break-in.
He pleaded not-guilty, and was found guilty on March 3, and sentenced on May 5, to three years imprisonment.
On February 14, the accused broke into the home of Elizabeth Magane and stole salad bowls, four mugs, three plates, a kettle, cups, cutlery and a dustbin.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided over the matter, and Mzwaki Gumbi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Martin Manqele (34), from Vosloorus, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty, and was found guilty on April 2, and sentenced on May 5, to R3 000 or nine months imprisonment suspended for five years.
On March 26 the accused stole R480 from Sebonzile Mabaye.
He had a previous conviction of malicious damage to property from 2006.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Thulani Khanyile (26) appeared in court on a charge of malicious damage to property.
He pleaded guilty, and was found guilty on April 9, and sentenced on May 6, to R3 000 or six months imprisonment, suspended for five years, and was ordered to pay the complainant R600.
On April 6, the accused damaged a dibber set and pots belonging to Munel Khanyile.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Mpanza Manqoba (29) appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty, and was found guilty on April 9, and sentenced on April 6, to six months imprisonment.
On April 5, the accused stole two body lotions, to the value of R79.98, from Pick n Pay.
He had previous convictions of house break-in in 2003, assault in 2007 and theft in 2013.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
* Sydney Tshabalala (43) appeared in court in a charge of possession of a dependence producing substance.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on May 6. The magistrate postponed the passing of sentence.
On December 23, the accused was found in possession of dagga.
He had previous convictions of assault in 1993 and 1995, possession of house break-in implements in 1996, assault in 2002 and house break-in in 2004.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided over the matter, and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
