A man who spent months insisting the Port Elizabeth High Court had no authority over him found out just how wrong he was on Tuesday when he was convicted of charges including rape and kidnapping.

Initially charged on six counts including two of rape, murder, housebreaking with intent to assault and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, Trust Tofa, 30, remained defiant, trying on at least three occasions to interrupt judge Jannie Eksteen as he handed down judgment...