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Tembisa rapist gets 1 535 years in jail

A 35-year-old Tembisa-based serial rapist was sentenced to 1 535 years in prison by the Palm Ridge High Court on Thursday last week.

Morake is Mozambican-born and has the name Alberto Mathe. He is currently using a South African ID with the new surname and name of Albert Justice Morake.

Morake was notoriously known as a dangerous hijacker and robber in the community, who turned into a serial killer who terrorised the community of Ivory Park, Kaalfontein, Rabbie Ridge,and Olivenhoutsbosh since 2007.

He would prey on women as young as 14. He terrorised the community until he was arrested in August 2012, following his rape spree.

He was facing 175 charges, including 30 rape charges, 41 kidnapping charges, 24 robbery with aggravating circumstances charges, three charges of attempted robbery and one charge of attempted murder.

He was found guilty on 144 counts and the sentences will run concurrently.

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