Former tennis champion and convicted rapist Bob Hewitt was sentenced in the North Gauteng High Court today.

Judge Bert Bam sentenced Hewitt to an effective six years imprisonment.

In March, Hewitt was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault.

Last month sentencing proceedings were postponed to allow Hewitt’s legal team to obtain a psychological report for mitigating arguments.

#BobHewitt is sentenced to six years in jail for crimes committed three decades ago. Justice delayed, but not denied.

— Alex Eliseev (@alexeliseev) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Judge: It is clear he doesn't suffer from a terminal condition and can be treated in prison. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Bam: he also confirmed his financial status, assets are worth more than 10 million. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Judge: Justice must be seen to be done, even for aging offenders. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Judge says to impose sentence is a difficult job, as the crimes happened more than 30 years ago. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Judge: the two children who were raped were at a tender age, a most aggravating circumstance. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/SJFindlay/status/600243588614717440

#BobHewitt Bam: To impose sentence is a difficult task, more so in this case

— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt showed "no remorse" for rapes he committed more than 30 years ago – judge https://t.co/QB8yjzefPn pic.twitter.com/UzdutCqzqt

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 18, 2015

#BobHewitt Judge Bam says rape is serious crime, and refers to various stats about the number of women raped in this country. GN

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 18, 2015