The Louis Trichardt Regional Court convicted and sentenced Aifheli Tshinavha (41), from Ha-Magau village, on Tuesday to life imprisonment for rape, 10 years for kidnapping, and 15 years for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
During his trial, Tshinavha pleaded not guilty, and the state led evidence from the victim and other witnesses. The victim stated that on 7 May 2023, in Ha-Magau village, she was on her way back home from attending a stokvel when she met the accused...