Life sentence for rapist father

A FATHER who raped his daughter on at least two occasions, one of which was on her sixth birthday, will serve a lifetime behind bars.

- CHEVON BOOYSEN

The man, who tried to evade justice and accountability when he attempted to cover his reprehensible acts, was sentenced by the Ladybrand Regional Court and his name has been permanently entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.

This week, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the sentence handed down to the 48-year-old man, who pleaded not guilty, maintaining his innocence throughout the trial.

NPA spokesperson, Mojalefa Senokoatsane, said the sentence reflected the NPA’s unwavering commitment to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and protecting vulnerable children from heinous acts of betrayal.