A father received three life sentences for the rape of his daughters, as the National Prosecuting Authority intensifies efforts to protect vulnerable children.
A father who sexually abused his three minor daughters was handed three life sentences at the Blue Downs Regional Court this week after he was convicted of rape and attempted rape.
The offences came to light when the eldest child, aged 10, reported the abuse to the police after enduring years of victimisation, including her younger siblings
During the trial, the court heard that the mother knew about the abuse but did not report it because she feared losing the accused’s financial support and being left without accommodation for herself and the children.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the victory came as part of their intensified efforts to combat crimes against the most vulnerable members of society and was lauded as one of their successes, in which the directorate, over the past week, secured 24 life sentences in matters involving serious crimes committed against children.
