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Amantle's mother welcomes life sentence handed to 6-year-old's rapist and killer

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September 02, 2025

“PRAYERS ANSWERED’

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE siyabonga.sithole@inl.co.za

THE Samane family and the commu-auty of Orlando East, Soweto, have icomed the sentencing of convicted rapist and murderer, 25-year-old Phethe Simiao, to two life terms by the Gauteng South High Court sitting in Johannesburg.

Simiao was convicted of kidnapping, rape, and the murder of 6-year-old Amantle Samane in October 2024.

Speaking after the judgment yesterday, Amantle's mother, Ntombizo-dwa Samane, welcomed the sentence, saying her child will now rest in peace.

“This well-received sentence will deter other men from killing and raping our children. Maybe then they will stop,” she said.

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