Kidnapping and rape of ex-girlfriend, accused handed 3 life terms, PMB

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Kidnapping and rape of ex-girlfriend, accused handed 3 life terms, PMB
Kidnapping and rape of ex-girlfriend, accused handed 3 life terms, PMB

The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court has handed down a three life imprisonment and an additional 10-year sentence to Philani Protus Mdlolo (37) after he was convicted for violating a Protection Order, kidnapping and the rape of his ex-girlfriend.

On 9 April 2021 a woman, who was 28-years-old at the time, was walking along Garfield Street in Pietermaritzburg when she came across Philani, her ex-boyfriend, who forcefully grabbed and covered her face with a cloth.

He forced her into his vehicle and drove off to his place of residence at eZinketheni, Pietermaritzburg where he assaulted, threatened and repeatedly raped her.

The victim managed to escape on the following day and reported the matter to Pietermaritzburg police. The docket was duly transferred to the Pietermaritzburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) for investigations.

The suspect was subsequently arrested and made several court appearances until he was convicted and sentenced on Friday, 31 March 2023.

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