THE rapist of a seven-year old child was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the Richards Bay Regional Court on Wednesday.
Sabelo Dladla (26) was convicted of raping the young girl on 5 April last year, after climbing through her bedroom window while she was asleep at her homestead at Mandlanzini.
The Empangeni Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit investigated the matter and arrested the accused.
KZN Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa commended the sentencing and also applauded the detectives and police for their good work.
He encouraged the community to protect children and said the police will continue to arrest those who hurt them.
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