Brutal rapist is sentenced to 24 years imprisonment
A 66-year-old woman was alone at home in D-Section on the evening of August 27 when an unfamiliar man gained entry to her house
The brutal rape and murder of an elderly woman in Wembezi in August sent shockwaves through the small community.
A 66-year-old woman was alone at home in D-Section on the evening of August 27 when an unfamiliar man gained entry to her house.
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The 27-year-old raped the woman and thereafter strangled her. Not content with his dastardly deeds, he then struck the helpless woman with a blunt object, which resulted in her death.
Once a case was opened, the investigating officer utilised his network of informants and shortly thereafter, the 27-year-old murderer and rapist was identified.
Silungile Khumalo, who goes by the alias ‘Zinyane’, was traced, arrested and charged. He made a confession about the crime and on September 20, he was sentenced to 24 years imprisonment for murder and rape.
