North Coast rapist gets 67 years
DNA evidence gathered by investigating officer, detective warrant officer Deepa Naidoo of the Umhlali SAPS saw Mahuman successfully linked to five cases of rape.
North Coast serial rapist Frans Mahuman was sentenced to 67 years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty on five counts of rape and robbery last week.
He was arrested in 2016 after being linked to several cases of rape.
Mahuman, who is serving a one year sentence for entering the country illegally from Mozambique, apparently lured women by promising to help them find jobs.
The Durban High Court heard that Mahuman had been released on bail after spending six months awaiting trial.
He then immediately raped a further two women.
DNA evidence gathered by investigating officer, detective warrant officer Deepa Naidoo of the Umhlali SAPS saw Mahuman successfully linked to five cases of rape.
Magistrate Graham Lopes sentenced Manhuman to 13 years each for the rape of his first three victims, 12 years for the rape and robbery of another and a life sentence for raping his latest victim more than once.
The sentences will run concurrently.
Magistrate Lopes said Mahuman had preyed on the vulnerability of women and gave them false hope that they would find employment.
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