TORTURED: Scars from the injuries inflicted on the girl (10)

A Chatsworth woman, who tortured and brutally assaulted her 10-year-old sister who was left in her care after their mother died, was handed a double life sentence for her “heinous” crimes.

The woman’s husband, who acted in common purpose with her, was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The couple, both aged 31, appeared in the Durban Regional Court on Tuesday for sentencing.

The State was represented by advocate Cheryl Reddy.