ZAThe Paarl Regional Court sentenced a 51-year-old man and his 42-year-old wife to 16 life terms and an additional 12 years' imprisonment for raping and trafficking two 14-year-old girls. The couple exploited the girls' socio-economic vulnerabilities, providing them with shelter, food, and clothing while systematically abusing them. The wife actively participated in the abuse, offering sexual acts in exchange for support and facilitating the assaults. Testimony revealed the girls feared retaliation if they refused, and the couple's defense claims were dismissed due to inconsistencies and lack of credibility. The court mandated the couple be registered as sex offenders and barred from firearm possession.
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