Justice served: KwaZulu-Natal couple convicted for human trafficking and rape
A man and woman have been convicted of human trafficking after a woman was allegedly lured to KwaZulu-Natal, raped, held captive and forced into prostitution.
A man and a woman have been found guilty of human trafficking, kidnapping, and several other crimes for luring a woman to KwaZulu-Natal, where she was raped and forced into prostitution. The pair were convicted in the Pinetown Regional Court. Accused 1 was additionally found guilty of rape and assault, while Accused 2 was convicted of one count of rape.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between September 2 and 6, 2022, after the adult complainant was tricked by the accused, who covered her expenses. Upon arrival at a Malvern house, the woman was raped twice by Accused 1 and denied the chance to leave. She reportedly pleaded to leave multiple times, which angered Accused 1 and led to additional assaults.
The complainant managed to contact her sister, who alerted the police, leading to the rescue of the woman and the arrest of the accused. The case has been adjourned until September 25, 2026, for sentencing in the Pinetown Regional Court.
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