Life sentence for northern KZN rapist
A Paulpietersburg man's serving a life sentence for the rape of his 13-year-old nephew in the Dumbe area - in northern KZN.
Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says after the boy reported the matter to his mother in 2015 - a case of rape was opened and the 27-year-old uncle arrested.
"It's alleged the boy was with his uncle in their homestead when the victim fell asleep. He was awakened by his uncle, who raped him. He threatened to kill him should he report the matter to anyone," she says.
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The KZN Department of Community Safety has welcomed the sentence handed down in the Vryheid Regional Court this week.
The MEC says the attack raises serious questions about the erosion of morals and the lack of human respect in society.
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