Friday 1 May 2026 NPA WELCOMES LIFE SENTENCE IMPOSED ON UNCLE FOR RAPE OF FOUR-YEAR-OLD NIECE


 Friday 1 May 2026

NPA WELCOMES LIFE SENTENCE IMPOSED ON UNCLE FOR RAPE OF FOUR-YEAR-OLD NIECE
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the life sentence imposed by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Makhanda on a 38-year-old man for the rape of his four-year-old niece.
The court heard that on 26 July 2025, at Lidney Farm in Kinkelbos within the Sarah Baartman magisterial district, the accused sexually violated the minor child. The uncle resided on the same farm as the child. On the day of the incident, he took the child into his room and locked the door from the inside. A family member later approached the room and heard the child crying. Concerned, the family member alerted others, prompting immediate intervention. Upon entering the room, the accused was found with the child. The matter was promptly reported to the police, leading to his arrest.
The complainant was subsequently taken to the Dora Nginza Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) for medical examination and psychosocial support. Arguing for an appropriate sentence, State Advocate Mkhuseli Jokani submitted that the seriousness of the offence, the tender age of the complainant, and the accused’s abuse of a position of trust as a close family member warranted the imposition of the prescribed minimum sentence of life imprisonment.
He further argued that the offence was committed in circumstances where the child ought to have been safe and protected but was instead violated by someone entrusted with her care and well-being. Jokani emphasised the devastating and often long-lasting psychological trauma associated with sexual offences against children and urged the court to send a clear message that such crimes will be met with the full might of the law.
The court concurred, noting the overwhelming evidence presented by the State. The accused was convicted of rape in contravention of Section 3 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007, read with the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Welcoming the sentence, Eastern Cape Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Barry Madolo, said: “This sentence reflects the justice system’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and ensuring that perpetrators of sexual violence against the most vulnerable members of society are held fully accountable. We commend the investigating officer for the diligent investigation conducted in this matter, as well as the Gqeberha Thuthuzela Care Centre team for their coordinated victim-centred support and commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual offences.”
The NPA condemns in the strongest terms the sexual abuse of children and reiterates that such heinous crimes will be met with the full force of the law. This sentence serves as a strong affirmation of the criminal justice system’s continued resolve to combat gender-based violence and to protect children from abuse, while ensuring that perpetrators are decisively held accountable.

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