Man sentenced to two life terms for raping girl he met at safe haven where he did charity work | News24

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Man sentenced to two life terms for raping girl he met at safe haven where he did charity work | News24

A 51-year-old Port Elizabeth man was handed two life sentences for raping a 15-year-old girl in July 2019.

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