the Wynberg Magistrates’ Sexual Offences court sentenced a 27-year-old male who is accused of rape to twenty years and fifteen years’ imprisonment.
In March 2019, Sandile Tyhalelo attacked a defenceless, six months pregnant woman in broad daylight on a farm in Philippi.
The accused hit the victim on the head with a brick which knocked her down and proceeded to rape her twice. The victim suffered injuries to her legs, stomach, arms and back.
The accused was convicted and sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for rape, fifteen years imprisonment for rape and three years’ imprisonment for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
