A Xamdeboo farmer has been convicted of human trafficking, rape and assault following a more than 18-month trial in the Makhanda High Court.
A Komani serial rapist has been sentenced to four life terms after DNA evidence linked him to four separate rape cases in Mlungisi.
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 84-year-old woman in Maletswai, formerly Aliwal North, on 7 October 2023.
Two Mthatha men have been sentenced to a combined 33 years in prison for raping a 19-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl in separate cases.
A Makhanda man convicted of raping a 26-year-old woman has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment, with police welcoming the ruling.
Khanyisa Khayingana (27) has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the Cacadu Regional Court for raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint.
Alleged US fugitive Robert Lee Redd Junior, wanted for rape and sexual assault of a minor, will begin his bail application on 7 July.
Andile Nkomo (36) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Komani Regional Court for threatening his ex-girlfriend with a knife and raping her.
Two suspects appeared in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court after a critically ill 7-year-old girl was raped by people close to her.
Alleged US fugitive Robert Lee Redd Jr remains in custody as extradition proceedings continue in Gqeberha court, postponed to 3 June for consultations.