The Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 18 years in prison for the rape of his biological daughter, who was 12 years old at the time of the incident.
Court proceedings concluded on Monday, 23 February 2026, with the convict receiving a direct imprisonment term for the crime, which took place in May 2024.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident was reported to the police in August 2024. The report led to the immediate arrest of the accused, who remained in custody throughout the legal proceedings.
Details of the abuse were presented in court during the trial, culminating in the conviction and the subsequent sentencing on Monday. The 18-year sentence reflects the court’s stance on the severity of the crime.