Man who repeatedly raped his teen sister jailed for life
The court heard that the rapes continued over time, eventually resulting in the complainant's pregnancy and the birth of a child.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of repeatedly raping his 13-year-old sister, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The Mtubatuba Regional Court ruled that the accused abused his position of trust and authority to exploit the vulnerability of his young sister for his own gratification.
The NPA spokesperson, Natasha Ramkisson Kara, stated that the ruling reflects the justice system's determination to protect children from sexual violence and hold perpetrators accountable for gender-based violence and sexual offences. Evidence presented in court revealed that the abuse occurred over time, resulting in the complainant's pregnancy and the birth of a child.
The abuse came to light when the complainant confided in a teacher, leading to the arrest of the accused. The court heard medical evidence, a J88 report, and DNA results linking the accused to the crime. The prosecutor, Phumlani Thembalethu Khoza, also submitted a victim impact statement detailing the devastating impact of her brother's actions on her childhood.
The court declared the accused unfit to possess a firearm and ordered his name be entered into the National Child Protection Register.
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