62 Year Old Grandfather Sentenced For Rape Of Step-Granddaughter

A 62-year-old step-grandfather has been sentenced in the Nelspruit Sexual Offences Court in Mpumalanga on charges of rape and sexual assault of a minor.

The crimes took place in 2017, during the girl’s school holiday visits to her grandmother’s house in Komatiepoort.

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Crime Details

The court heard that on several occasions  the step grandfather inappropriately touched her  before the actual rape incidents when the households were asleep.

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However, the girl did not immediately disclose the abuse to her grandmother for fear of reprisal.

The details surfaced when the grandmother reported the victim’s unruly behaviour during visits to her mother.

During the confrontation, the girl revealed the incidents she endured.

The matter was reported to the police and led to the step-grandfather’s arrest in 2022.

The man pleaded not guilty, and the matter went to trial

NPA Vows To Deliver Justice In Gender-Based Violence Cases

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting cases of gender-based violence, emphasizing the importance of upholding victims’ constitutional rights to dignity and privacy.

The authority’s stance is set in the words of NPA spokesperson, Nyuswa, to deliver justice and support to all victims of sexual violence.

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