Impendle man convicted for rape

Oscar Thomas
31 October 2014

A man has been sentenced to eight years in imprisonment by the Pietermaritizburg Regional Court for rape. 

Lungisani Dlamini raped a five-year-old child and dumped the body in a field. 

The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni said the work done by the investigators in this case shows the commitment of the police in fighting crimes against women and children.

Major Thulani Zwane said On 9 August 2014 the victim was sleeping at her friend’s place at Emahlutshini area, Impendle when she was approached by the accused.

Zwane said she was raped and the accused fled the scene on foot.

Zwane said a case of rape was opened at Impendle police station for further investigation.

“Howick Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit took over the investigation that led to the arrest of the accused Zwane added.