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Caregiver sentenced to life for raping mentally challenged man
Police said a 55-year-old caregiver had been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged man.
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A 55-year-old caregiver has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged man in Krugersdorp.
THE MAN REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS NEIGHBOUR
According to police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello, the woman raped and sexually assaulted the 21-year-old in his home while she was his caregiver.
“The woman was hired to be a caregiver to the victim. She raped the victim and sexually assaulted him while the parents were not home. The matter was reported by a neighbour after the victim told him about his ordeal,” said Sello.
WHAT WAS THE SENTENCE THAT WAS HANDED DOWN?
The woman received life in prison for the rape and six years for sexual assault.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, 25 November 2021, the Grahamstown High Court sentenced a 57-year-old man to a double life sentence, one life imprisonment for murder and one life imprisonment for rape.
THE WOMAN’S BODY WAS FOUND COVERED WITH BLANKETS
Police said this followed the brutal murder and rape of a 66-year-old woman from the Nomzamo locality in Mlungisi, who was found murdered in her homestead on 23 November 2020.
“On the mentioned date, the deceased was with the accused and other friends at her homestead. The following morning, witnesses noticed that the door was still closed and locked from the outside. On further investigation, they found the deceased female on the floor and covered with blankets,” police said.
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The man was successfully apprehended and arrested on 24 November 2020.
WHO TO CALL IF YOU NEED HELP:
People Opposed to Woman Abuse (Powa) provides counselling – both over the phone and in-person – temporary shelter and legal help to women who have experienced violence. Call them on 011 642 4345 or email info@powa.co.za
Childline South Africa helps abused children and their families with a free counselling service. It deals with issues such as physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, behavioural problems and trafficking, and gives legal advice. Call their toll-free helpline on 0800 055 555.
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