LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPIST
17 NOVEMBER 2025
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPIST
The Nkandla Regional Court has sentenced a 28-year-old man to a term of life imprisonment for the rape of a 19-year-old girl. On 10 September 2023, the complainant, who was returning home from the reed dance, asked her father to arrange transportation for her from Greytown to their home. Her father then contacted the accused and asked him to transport the complainant. Whilst on their way, the accused asked the complainant if he could stop at his residence to fetch his jersey, and when they got to his residence, he asked the complainant to help him carry some items to his room.
Once they were in his room, he closed the door and raped her. The complainant eventually managed to break free and ran to a neighbouring house where she reported the incident. Her father was contacted, and she was taken to a nearby hospital and the police station. Thereafter, the accused handed himself in to the police.
Representing the state, Prosecutor Nozipho Mthethwa submitted a Victim Impact Statement to the court. The statement was compiled by the complainant and facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Amanda Pretty Nxumalo. In her statement, the complainant said that she was deeply hurt by the incident, and she is now fearful all the time. She said that the incident had a financial effect on her family, as her parents had to raise money for their transportation to attend court proceedings. The accused was sentenced accordingly, with the court ordering that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the life imprisonment sentence handed down to the rapist, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society. This sentence sends a clear and strong message that perpetrators of gender-based violence will be held accountable, and justice will be pursued without fear, favour, or prejudice.
Issued by:
Natasha Ramkisson-Kara
NPA Regional Spokesperson
KZN Division
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