The 30-year-old man waited until his girlfriend was intoxicated before raping her 13-year-old daughter.
The 30-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the minor victim, pleaded not guilty to the rape charge in the KwaMaqoma Regional Court. The court heard that in October 2022, while the girl was living with her mother and younger brother, the mother’s boyfriend took advantage of the situation when her mother was intoxicated.
The court heard the boyfriend threatened the girl with a knife during assaults and warned her not to tell anyone or else he would kill her. State Prosecutor Advocate Tanduxolo Maxhaulana presented compelling arguments, citing the victim's testimony and corroborating evidence from witnesses, including the victim’s cousin and medical reports.
The court sentenced the accused to 20 years' imprisonment, emphasising the severity of the crime and the victim’s vulnerability.
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