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Port Shepstone court hands down three life sentences to rapist

The man was arrested by Port Edward police shortly after the victim reported the rape to police.

March 17, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Dayi Sikhona Dayi received a hefty sentence for rape.

Dayi Sikhona Dayi (36) was out on parole for murder when he raped a 14 year old girl in Californica area in KwaNzimakwe during August 2018.

Police spokesperson Sgt Sibu Ncane said he threatened to kill her if she spoke out after he forced her into bushes on three occasions, where he raped her.

Dayi was arrested by Port Edward police shortly after the victim reported the rape to police, and had been in custody since.

He also has a previous record for housebreaking, theft and possession of drugs.

Dayi was recently successfully imprisoned by the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court to serve three life sentences.

The investigating officer who took over the case was Detective Constable Thembile Sengane of the Margate Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS).

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March 17, 2023
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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