Malome rapes his six-year-old nephew and offers her R1 to keep the secret

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“During the trial, the accused pleaded not guilty by denying the allegations. However, Advocate Makgomothi Masehela had to prove the case, and link the accused to the offence,” said Malabi-Dzhangi.

“The J88 was also handed in to corroborate the evidence of the doctor, who testified about the injuries the victim sustained throughout the ordeal. The mother told the court that she noticed strange behaviour in her child. She further told the court about the pain of having her child raped by her brother.”

Masehela urged the court to impose a heavy term at his sentencing, citing the high prevalence of gender-based violence in South Africa.

“He further stated that the accused showed no remorse for his actions and therefore the courts must protect the community from such people. The accused was sentenced to life imprisonment,” Malabi-Dzhangi narrated.

The court ordered that the uncle’s name be entered into the National Sexual Offences Register. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.