GAUTENG. – Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello states that the teenager is believed to be the youngest recorded serial rapist in South Africa.

“The serial rapist was 15-years-old when he raped three boys, aged between eight and 10-years-old, on three different occasions around Katlehong during the year 2020.

“The case was assigned to Sergeant Renny Matshavha, a detective based at Katlehong Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence (FCS) unit.”

According to Sello, Matshavha immediately commenced with her investigation and pieced all the available evidence together.

“The quality of her investigation resulted in a solid case being brought against the accused who was ultimately sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment on three counts of rape.”

The Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of SAPS, Major General Girly Mbele has welcomed the harsh sentence and commended the investigating officer for leading a quality investigation.

“The sentence handed down to the 17-year-old convicted serial rapist is a bitter-sweet success. It cannot have been easy for Sergeant Matshavha to investigate a case whereby the perpetrator is a child, but she persevered in seeking justice for the three minor victims and their families.

“Our relentless efforts in addressing the rapid increase of sexual offences will restore the communities’ faith in the South African Police Service.”