Father Sentenced For Rape Of His Daughter
The Nelspruit Sexual offences Court convicted and sentenced a 34-year-old man from Masoyi to 22 years of direct imprisonment for raping his biological daughter (17). In April 2019, the victim was summoned to visit her grandparent’s place, so that her father can perform the ritual for her. She left her mother’s place, where she was residing, and went to granny’s place, whom she found alone and was instructed to wait for the father.
The accused came back late but did not buy the necessary items to perform the ritual, and the victim had to be taken home, as she could not sleep over. The father offered to accompany her back, to her mother’s place, and along the way near Mahushu gravesite, he threatened her with a firearm, instructed her to undress, and raped her using a condom. The victim reported the incident a month later, and the accused was arrested. In court, he pleaded guilty, as the state had overwhelming evidence against the accused.
The victim testified in aggravation of sentence and informed the court that she was disappointed and scared of her father’s actions. Regional Prosecutor John Mahlwele, submitted to the court that offences of this nature are prevalent in this country, where victims are raped by their fathers who are supposed to protect and care for them. The court sentenced the accused to 22 years of direct imprisonment.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Nkebe Kanyane, condemns violence against women and children. She attributed this sentence to the collaborated efforts of the justice cluster, in maintaining law and order, thus ensuring that justice prevails for the victims of gender-based violence.
Issued by
Monica Nyuswa
Regional Spokesperson
DPP Mpumalanga
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