Woman paedophile hosted Bible lessons to lure child victims

A 45-year-old woman in South Africa has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing children she groomed through church sermons and Bible lessons. The court found she used her position of trust to exploit multiple victims over an 18-month period.
Why it matters
This case highlights the dangers of grooming within community organizations and the legal consequences for those who abuse positions of trust to harm children.
A paedophile convicted of sexual offences against children aged between seven and 12 years has been sentenced to an effective 20-year jail term by the Springbok regional court.
The article reports on a criminal conviction and sentencing based on court records.
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