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IN TROUBLE: Ntuthuko Khulekani Ndlela, 28, who was released under President Jacob Zuma's special remission programme, appeared in the New Hanover Magistrate's Court for allegedly raping a granny. Photo: THULI DLAMINI

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GRANNIES in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands have called on the government to impose a special sentence on any person who is found guilty of raping an elderly person.

"He must be castrated," they said.

The grannies from Swayimane were protesting at the court appearance of a man accused of raping a 94-year-old.

"If there is proof of physical brutality, that person must be killed. The death sentence must be revived, otherwise we will continue becoming victims," said 68-year-old Thokozile Gcumisa.

"It's becoming clear that our grandchildren and great-grandsons are targeting us and it is only stiff sentences like castration and death that will stop this from happening.

"We fear our own flesh and blood."

Another pensioner, Zoneni Gwala, 70, called for the justice department to prescribe a different sentence for sex offenders.

"For us grannies to feel safe, rapists must never be released. They must get life sentences and not be released on parole. If they get sick, they must die in prison and be buried there," Gwala said.

Ntuthuko Khulekani Ndlela, 28, appeared in the New Hanover Magistrate's Court, accused of brutally raping a 94-year-old granny from Swayimane . The woman was allegedly raped last month in her dilapidated rondavel by Ndlela, a habitual criminal .

A week later, an 84-year-old woman was attacked in the same area and required surgery after the horrific rape.

The small courtroom was so packed that some people had to sit on the floor and others stood outside, peeping through the windows.

As Ndlela entered the courtroom, residents hurled insults at him and court officials had to call them to order.

Prosecutor Jabulani Maphumulo told the court that the state had set aside September 15 to 19 as the dates for trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

Ndlela said he would call eight witnesses and also asked to be transferred to a prison in Pietermaritzburg as "life is difficult at Camperdown police cells".

His request was granted.

Outside court, ANC Women's League member Gugu Chiliza thanked the grannies for their unwavering support of the victim.

"Gogo needs you more than you think. But I think she gains strength each day you come to court," Chiliza said.

Umshwati local municipality mayor Marshall Gwala said while he understood residents' anger, he urged them to remain resilient.

"It is unfortunate that the death sentence was abolished in our country. As painful as this might be, it is our law and we must respect it," he said.

"But it is worrying that one keeps receiving news of rapes in Swayimane. A few days ago, I received a call that a 14-year-old girl was raped in the area."

Police could not confirm the incident.

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• This article was first published in the printed newspaper and eEdition on 29 August 2012. Click on this link to view the eEdition

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Mon May 20 23:33:43 SAST 2013 ::

Aug 30, 2012

Mellow

Yes I agree his head or zuma's, I dont believe they ignored this monsters grannies request to keep him locked up. Its just sad whats happening to our grannies he must be fried
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Aug 30, 2012

thandoluhle

long overdue.....castrate or chop off their balls
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Aug 30, 2012

Eraser

this rape cases are gettin out of hand..this is too much..the willies cockkks should b chop..
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Aug 30, 2012

siya0505

we cant have that law in SA, some women lie about being raped guys. i agree about the special law like in this case. you can agree with a woman to have sex and the next morning she says you raped her thn what guys... get chopped for something you did not do
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Aug 30, 2012

Tsatsatsa

Siya0505 I agree with you Sir about half of the rape cases or people serving time in our Correctional Facilities are people who were wrongly accused by intombi enomona.
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Aug 30, 2012

Ratshufi

gud morning ...but how do you feel when you rape an old helpless granny....is sex not suppose to be mutual..is sex not meant to be fun and pleasurable...bring this guy to me ill work on him
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Aug 30, 2012

beautiful4

they must be castrate and justice department must bring back the death sentence in our country so we can have peace and real freedom!!
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Aug 30, 2012

MissBhakajuju

ra.pe & black guys...... is like leaves and a tree. can't be separated
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Aug 30, 2012

TMZ

i dont get it guys. how does one feel raping a granny mara ? i say castrate the buggar.
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Aug 30, 2012

TMZ

ungathi kunzima to get inside your own woman maka dry .so what more when u are raping.
nawe uyalimala mos.
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