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An man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping his 18-year-old niece on February 9, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson, Captain Siphokazi Mawisa, the victim
\nwas attending a family ceremony at Teko Springs, in Centane when the incident occurred.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile she was sleeping, she felt someone touching and raping her. The
\nvictim then told her mother who advised her to report the matter to the police,\u201d Mawisa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A
\ncase of rape was registered at the Centane Police Station, and thereafter handed over
\nto Butterworth family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit
\n(FCS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe accused was arrested and charged for rape.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Amathole District Commissioner, Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu welcomed the
\nsentence and applauded the FCS members for the sterling work that they displayed
\nin ensuring that justice prevailed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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