KZN man sentenced to 25 years for rape of girl (8)
It's justice for a little northern KZN girl - as her rapist begins a lengthy prison sentence.
27-year-old Sthembiso Zulu - who was the eight-year-old girl's neighbour - was sentenced in the Esikhaleni Regional Court, in northern KZN, this week.
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Zulu raped the child in March 2015.
Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane, says the Acting Provincial Commissioner is pleased with the conviction and sentence.
"The Acting Provincial Commissioner of KZN, Bhekinkosi Langa, praised the members of the Empangeni Family Violence Unit - after they received a good sentence. The man who allegedly raped an eight-year-old girl at Esikhaleni area - has been convicted, and sentenced to 25-years in prison by the Esikhaleni Regional Court," he said.