Incident: The offense occurred on December 28, 2025, when the child was playing at a neighbor’s house. The uncle called her to his residence, turned away her brother who attempted to follow, and assaulted her.
Investigation: The case was handled by detectives from the Kokstad Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.
Sentence & Sex Offenders Register: Following his conviction, the court handed down a life sentence. His name will be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.
NPA Statement: Regional NPA spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara noted that the accused abused a position of trust, emphasizing that children must be protected from all forms of domestic and sexual abuse.
