A Dullstroom man has been sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment for the rape of a 38-year-old woman and her 10-year-old daughter during a violent attack at their home in December 2022.
Gordon Mabuza was sentenced on Friday, 16 October 2026, following an investigation by the Belfast Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.
According to SAPS, Mabuza entered the victims’ home through a window during the early hours of 23 December 2022.
He attacked and raped the mother, stabbing her several times before threatening to kill her if she reported the incident. He then entered another room, where he raped her 10-year-old daughter, leaving the child unconscious.
A neighbour subsequently alerted police, and both victims were transported to hospital. The child was discharged after three days, while her mother remained hospitalised for approximately two weeks.
Mabuza was arrested on 28 December 2022.
The court imposed the following sentences:
- Life imprisonment for housebreaking with intent to rape and rape.
- 15 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder.
- 12 months’ imprisonment for housebreaking with intent to rob and robbery.
- Life imprisonment for the rape of the child.
An intimidation charge was withdrawn.
Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise welcomed the sentencing and commended the investigating officers and prosecution team for their work.
“SAPS remains committed to protecting women and children and will continue to ensure that perpetrators of serious and violent crimes are brought to justice,” said Modise.