A child rapist did not release his six-year-old victim to go home but made her sit on a chair and tied her up, stuffed her mouth with a sponge, and tape-gagged her.
The Western Cape High Court has prioritised the welfare of a six-year-old rape victim, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing support and intervention.
The court ordered that, by way of an obiter dictum, it considered it essential to focus on the ongoing welfare of the minor complainant.
This comes after a child rapist who tape-gagged his six-year-old victim when committing the heinous deed, failed his conviction and sentence bid, and will continue to serve his two life terms behind bars.
High Court Judge Babalwa Pearl Mantame recommended that the relevant state authorities, specifically the Department of Social Development, in conjunction with the National Prosecuting Authority's victim support structures, conduct a follow-up assessment on the girl’s well-being.
