High Court rejects appeal of stepfather who claimed his rape of 11-year-old was 'not the worst kind'

By Zelda Venter | Published Mar 26, 2025

A stepfather who raped his stepdaughter from age 11 to 13 failed to convince the Gauteng High Court that his crimes warranted less than life imprisonment, with judges noting his complete lack of remorse and the severe psychological trauma inflicted on the child.