Man sentenced to four life imprisonments for multiple rapes of minor boys

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA 

Man sentenced to four life imprisonments for multiple rapes of minor boys

HERTZOGVILLE - The Free State police welcomes the sentence handed down by the Wesselsbron Regional Court on Wednesday, 30 October 2025, in the case of a barber who preyed on little boys.

The suspect was found guilty on four counts of rape involving four minor boys, aged 12, 13, 15, and 15. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment on each count by the Wesselsbron Regional Court.

The rape incidents occurred at the accused's rented shack in Malebogo township back in May 2024, which he used as both a residence and a hair salon. The first and second victims were lured into the shack after school under the pretense of a haircut. 

The accused sexually assaulted both victims in his back room. The third victim was collected by the first and second victims and taken to the accused's premises, where he was also sexually assaulted.

The fourth victim, a 12-year-old relative of the accused (his nephew), was visiting the premises and was also sexually assaulted in the shack. None of the victims initially reported the incidents, which were only discovered after one of the victims confided in his teacher about the assault. 

Four cases of rape were opened against the suspect and investigations on the matter were carried out by Warrant Officer Ntomzoto Selemogo of Bultfontein Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses Unit guided by National Prosecuting Authority Mr Masisi. 

The suspect was sentenced to four life sentences and all sentences are to run concurrently. His name will also be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.

This successful conviction sends a clear message that crimes against children will be pursued with the utmost seriousness, and perpetrators will face the full might of the law.

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