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.
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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