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Limpopo father and friend sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his daughters
A father and his friend have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court in Polokwane for the horrific rape of his two young daughters, aged just nine and eleven, exposing a tragic case of child abuse.
Durban mother who killed her toddler daughter with a rolling pin jailed for 20 years
A Durban mother of three who killed her toddler daughter in a fit of rage has been jailed to 20 years imprisonment.
Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the brutal murder of her daughter
A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.
Durban mother sentenced to 20 years for the murder of her three-year-old daughter
A 35-year-old mother, Teneil Ursula Kok, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Fadillah.
Life sentence upheld for man convicted of raping his step-granddaughter
A 65-year-old man will continue to serve his life sentence for the rape of his 7-year-old step-granddaughter, as the Western Cape High Court upholds the conviction despite his appeal regarding the reliability of the victim's testimony.
Western Cape High Court upholds life sentence for grandfather convicted of raping step-granddaughter
In a poignant ruling, the Western Cape High Court upholds a life sentence for a grandfather convicted of raping his step-granddaughter, revealing the profound trauma inflicted on the young victim.
'Broken ribs and bite marks': Pretoria couple jailed for brutal murder of their one-year-old daughter
In a tragic case of child abuse, Pretoria couple Joseph Molwana and Zanele Njobe have been sentenced for the horrific murder of their one-year-old daughter, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
Pietermaritzburg High Court reduces life sentence for rapist of minor
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reduced the sentences of a man convicted of raping his wife's stepbrother, raising questions about consent and the legal system's treatment of vulnerable victims
Justice served: Pietermaritzburg High Court confirms life sentence for father who raped his daughter
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has upheld a life sentence for a father who raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter, underscoring the horrific nature of child abuse and the complexities of rehabilitation.
SCA reduces life sentence of rapist to ten years for assault on eight-year-old
The Supreme Court of Appeal has reduced the life sentence of Charles Phogole, convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl, to ten years, citing procedural missteps during his trial.
Supreme Court's landmark ruling: Rapist's life sentence cut to ten years for assaulting eight-year-old
The Supreme Court of Appeal reduces the life sentence of Charles Phogole, convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl, to ten years, citing procedural missteps in the original trial.
Supreme Court reduces life sentence of rapist to ten years for assault on eight-year-old
The Supreme Court of Appeal has reduced the life sentence of Charles Phogole, convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl, to ten years, citing procedural missteps during his trial.
Night of horrors: Robbers terrorised villagers, raped children and shot man in his home
Police in Limpopo are on the hunt for two armed suspects behind a wave of violent house robberies and sexual assaults that have left the Hoveni village community in fear.
Health issues stall the murder trial of Durban schoolgirl Aphiwe Ngcobo
The murder trial of Durban schoolgirl Aphiwe Wandile Ngcobo faces delays as health issues arise, revealing conflicting testimonies and a complex narrative of events leading to her tragic death.
Life sentence for Limpopo man who attempted to silence rape victim with R4
A Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter, highlighting the ongoing battle against gender-based violence in South Africa.
Limpopo man sentenced to life for raping 13-year-old girl
A Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific rape of a 13-year-old girl, shedding light on the critical fight against gender-based violence in South Africa.
‘Sex pest’ pastor back in the dock
Sitham Baram Michael Andrew Chetty walked into the courtroom with a smile during his second court appearance
Sexually abused daughter's resilience ensures dad's lengthy jail sentence
A 56-year-old father has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 3 713 years for the sexual exploitation of his daughter and other minors, following a conviction on over 700 counts of serious sexual offences.
Life imprisonment for Eastern Cape man convicted of child exploitation and abuse
A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 3,713 years for the sexual exploitation of his minor daughter and other children, following a conviction on over 700 counts of abuse, including rape and child pornography.
Eastern Cape father sentenced to life for child exploitation and pornography
A 56-year-old father has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 3 713 years for the sexual exploitation of his daughter and other minors, following a conviction on over 700 counts of serious sexual offences.
Gqeberha father sentenced to two life terms and 3,713 years for sexual abuse of his daughter
A Gqeberha father was sentenced to two life terms and 3,713 years for the sexual abuse and exploitation of his daughter.
Four men in Toyota Quantum kidnapped teenage girl, gang raped her and brought her back home
Four unidentified men allegedly kidnapped a teenage girl in Limpopo, took her to an area where they gang raped her, and brought her back after the ordeal.
Teacher denied bail after he was arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old Limpopo learner
The court remarked that the accused teacher teacher would interfere with state witnesses as he has already sent people to apologise on his behalf.
Cape Town mother in court for allegedly selling daughter for milk money
A Cape Town mother has been arrested for allegedly selling her teenage daughter to a neighbour for sexual exploitation, raising serious concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.
Mother in court for allegedly sexually exploiting her daughter for milk money
What drives a mother to sell her daughter for milk money? A Cape Town case raises urgent questions about child protection.