Makhanda Court Sentences Up to 25 Years to 18-Year-Old Girl Who Raped and Killed a Minor

• Teenager who raped and murdered Eastern Cape toddler sentenced to 25 years in prison
• The horrific incident took place in KwaNojoli on November 19, 2023, and the toddler was found two days later.
• the state’s director of public prosecutions welcomed the sentence and South Africans were happy

Tebogo Mokwena, current affairs writer with nine years of experience News in briefprovided information about the criminal justice system and high-profile cases South Africa In the Daily Sun.

MAKHANDA, EASTERN CAPE — An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and murdering a toddler in the Eastern Cape.

Little boy raped and murdered

The incident occurred on November 19, 2023, at a farm in KwaNojoli. court He heard that young Frans Hendricks was working on a farm adjacent to the farm where the toddler and his twin sister were visiting and where their grandfather lived.

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Hendricks drank and socialized at a meeting held at the home, and after the meeting ended, Hendricks saw the toddler. He then took her to a nearby field, where he raped and killed her. He then returned to his friends and continued on his way as if nothing had happened.

The little boy’s grandfather called him the next day when he realized he was neither of them. houses on the farm. His body was discovered On November 21, Hendricks was arrested the same day.

The court sentenced Hendricks

The court sentenced Hendricks to 25 years in prison for murder and 22 years in prison for rape. Both sentences will run simultaneously. Eastern Cape Director of Public Prosecutions Bsrry Madolo praised the case guilty A justice system that will hold the perpetrator accountable.

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Netizens demand death penalty

Angry South Africans Facebook demanded reinstatement of death penalty.

Mandy Ladi said:

“He should have gotten life with no chance of parole, and that’s the minimum! In a perfect world, the death penalty would be the first option.”

Indlabeyiphika Kamabuthelezi Manyoni said:

“The death penalty should be brought back”

Hoener Elizabeth said:

“Bring back the death penalty! Bring it back!”

Prathna Ramsunder asked:

“Why not the death penalty?”

Alleged rapist arrested in Orlando

In a related article, News in brief reported this Man accused of rape and murder A toddler from Orlando, Soweto was arrested.

The undocumented foreigner rented a cabin in Soweto, where he lured the little girl, raped her and then killed her.

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