The Durban Regional Court has sentenced a couple to life imprisonment for the prolonged abuse, neglect and attempted murder of a minor in Welbadacht East outside Durban, in a case that shocked the court with its severity and duration.

The woman, who has two children, aged nine and six, was found guilty of attempted murder, child abuse, child neglect, compelled self-sexual assault, and intimidation.

The Durban Regional Court has sentenced a couple to life imprisonment for the prolonged abuse, neglect and attempted murder of a minor in Welbadacht East outside Durban, in a case…