LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPIST FATHER
05 AUGUST 2025
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPIST FATHER
The Madadeni Regional Court has sentenced a 38 -year- old man to life imprisonment for the rape of his biological son between 2019 and 2021 in Madadeni. The complainant lived together with both his parents and his brother. The accused raped the complainant on diverse occasions when his mother was not around. At some point, the complainant, his mother, and his brother went to live with the mother’s family. Whilst living there, the accused would fetch the children and their mother for visits. During this time, the accused continued to rape the complainant.
The matter eventually came to light when the complainant’s teacher noticed a change in the complainant’s behaviour and asked him what was going on. He then told her that his father had been raping him for some time. The teacher then informed the school principal and the complainant’s family. The complainant was taken to a nearby clinic where the doctor confirmed his injuries. The matter was reported to the police, and the accused was arrested.
In court, Prosecutor Cindy Alberts presented the evidence of the first report, including the schoolteacher and the doctor who examined the complainant. The doctor told the court that the physical injuries sustained by the complainant due to the rape will have lifelong effects. In aggravation of the sentence, Ms. Alberts led the evidence of the complainant’s aunt who told the court that since the incidents, the complainant has become withdrawn and unhappy and is afraid of the accused.
In addition to the life sentence, the court ordered that the accused's name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders. He was found unsuitable to work with children. He was declared unfit to possess a firearm.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the finalisation of this matter. The NPA remains resolute in our pursuit of justice on behalf of the victims of child abuse. We will continue to protect the rights and dignity of children.
Issued by:
Natasha Ramkisson-Kara
NPA Regional Spokesperson
KZN Division
071 6700 229