South Africa: Man to Spend 20 Years in Jail for Rape

press release

Lungani Madlala (52) appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court on 25 November 2019 and was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for rape. On 16 March 2019 at 19:30, a 43-year-old woman was asleep at her place of residence at Azalea in Pietermaritzburg when she heard a knock at the door. She went to investigate and was confronted by the accused who damaged the door forcing his way into the house. The victim attempted to jump through the window however the accused managed to drag her inside the house while striking her with a stone. He overpowered and raped her before fleeing the scene on foot.

A case of rape and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was opened at Plessislaer police station and the docket was transferred to Plessislaer Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for further investigation. The accused was immediately arrested and charged with rape. He made several court appearances until he was convicted.

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