Serial rapist gets seven life terms

to deviate from the minimum sentences prescribed for the offences he was found guilt of,” Kgomo stated.

Julies was then sentenced to seven life sentences for seven counts of rape, 16 years imprisonment each for a further seven counts of rape, 15 years imprisonment each for 17 counts of rape, 10 years imprisonment for one count of attempted rape and a further 11 years for another count of attempted rape.

Kgomo ordered that all the sentences run concurrently.

It was further ordered that Julies’ name be recorded in the Register of Sex Offenders. He may also never be employed to work with children or hold any position where he could access children or places where children are present.

After the sentencing procedure, Kgomo indicated that this was the harshest sentence imposed on any perpetrator in the Northern Cape High Court that he was aware of since 1998.

Several of the young victims, who were present in court yesterday, said they were “very happy” about the sentence.

“For the first time since he raped us, we will sleep well tonight, knowing that he is behind bars. We are happy and relieved that he will not be able to terrorise and destroy the lives of innocent girls and women anymore. Justice has been served and this sentence will help us to heal, and others be safe. We can now go on with our lives knowing we are not victims, but survivors,” they stated.