Mthatha man sentenced to two life terms for rape - 'Hopefully this will send a strong message to abusers' | Drum

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POWA spokesperson Thandiwe McCloy says such sentences are a great help in fighting against GBV. This after the Mthatha Regional Court sentenced a 30-year-old man to two life terms consecutively for raping his 60-year-old girlfriend. | DrumMagazine

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An infuriated Eric severely assaulted the victim before raping her. The following day, the victim went to the traditional leader to report the incident. The traditional leader referred her to the police, but she was allegedly turned back, and only given a number to call, should he assault her again.POWA spokesperson Thandiwe McCloy says such sentences are a great help in fighting against GBV.

"A life sentence in South Africa is 25 years and there is no sentence bigger than 25 years. Even if they say they are sentencing a person to 147 years, it means life, which is 25 years.

 

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DrumMagazine You'll never see POWA when our sisters are raped and trafficked by foreigners. Same energy please!!!

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