Life imprisonment for repeated rape of woman (78)

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Life imprisonment for repeated rape of woman (78)
Life imprisonment for repeated rape of woman (78)

The Vryheid Regional Court convicted and sentenced Sphamandla Samkelo Buthelezi (35) to life imprisonment for raping a 78 year old woman. In May 2017, the victim who lived alone, suffered at the hands of a rapist who repeatedly attacked her at her home in Nhlazatshe Village.

The suspect was aware that she lived alone and he assaulted and raped her on more than one occasion. A case of rape was opened at the Gluckstadt police station and was transferred to the Vryheid Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for investigation.

The investigating officer hunted down the accused and arrested him a month later. He was placed before the court and was kept behind bars throughout the trial. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for rape.

In another case, Sibusiso Abednigo Ngcobo (27) was convicted and sentenced for raping a 57 year old woman. In February 2019, the victim was also attacked and raped at her home in Ensingweni Reserve. A case of rape was opened at Mtunzini police station and transferred to the Empangeni Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for investigation.

The accused was immediately arrested, charged and sent to court. On 20 August 2019, he was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for rape by the Mtunzini Regional Court.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service