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.
“Michael Van der Walt (18) sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the rape of 15-year-old girl at Nxuba home in March 2023.
Nxuba Regional Court sentences 49-year-old Lingelihle man to life imprisonment for raping his then 14-year-old stepdaughter.