Cape Town man jailed for 15 years for raping 11-year-old girl
Saadiq Rajap, 54, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Mitchells Plain Regional Court in Cape Town for the rape and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. The incidents occurred on April 10, 2024, involving the victim being lured to Rajap's taxi and sexually assaulted on two separate occasions. The victim testified, leading to his conviction.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse and the legal system's response to such heinous crimes, emphasizing the importance of justice for victims and the protection of minors.
Ask AI 4 min Saadiq Rajap was sentenced in the Mitchells Plain Regional Court.
A Cape Town man has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for the rape and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in the Mitchells Plain Regional Court.
Saadiq Rajap, 54, was convicted on charges of rape and sexual assault committed against a minor.
The court heard that the incidents occurred on April 10, 2024.
During the trial, Prosecutor Sergio Goff led evidence from the victim and the teammate she initially told about the crime.
The court heard that the girl’s 13-year-old friend invited her to play pool at Rajap’s house. After she got permission from her grandmother, she accompanied her friend to the house.
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