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Limpopo Man Raped 6-Year-Old Then Gave Her R1
A 38-year-old man from Solomondale was given a life sentence by the Mankweng Regional Court in Limpopo for raping a 6-year-old girl.
To protect the young victim’s privacy, the name of the convicted rapist is withheld.
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Limpopo, stated that the incident took place on October 19, 2018, in Solomondale, when the 38-year-old man called the little girl while she was playing at her homestead.
“He then lured her to his house, where he raped her, gave her R1, and told her not to tell anyone.
“During the trial, the accused pleaded not guilty to the offence, and the State advocate Makgomothi Masehel had to prove the case to link the accused person to the offence. The J88 (form) was handed in to corroborate the evidence of the doctor who examined the child and testified about the injuries the victim sustained throughout the ordeal,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.
“There was no DNA to link the accused to the offence as he used a condom, which was a challenge to the State.”
According to the victim impact report that was provided to the court, the victim now has a fear of all men, including the man who sexually assaulted her and her male family members.
“She is reluctant to play with other children and struggles to sleep at night. The family is disappointed as they trusted the accused with handy work at their home,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.
“The teacher confirmed that the child became passive in class. The victim has relocated to another village, as they live in the same street as the accused.”
The minor received psychosocial services at the Mankweng Thuthuzela Care Center to help her cope with the trauma, the court was also informed.
The State also submitted the pre-sentencing report, in which it was suggested that the defendant receive a life sentence.
“The Presiding Officer, Karin Pillay could not find any compelling circumstances to deviate from the Minimum Sentences Act and sentenced the accused to life imprisonment,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.
The NPA in Limpopo has praised the ruling and stated that it is steadfast in its opposition to violence against women and children.
“The Director of Public Prosecutions (in Limpopo), advocate Ivy Thenga commends the good work of the State advocate Masehela, the Mankweng Thuthuzela Care Centre and the investigating officer,” said Malabi-Dzhangi.