Convicted child rapist denied leave to appeal

A KwaNobuhle man, convicted of raping a five-year-old girl, lost his bid for leave to appeal against his conviction and 20-year sentence in the Gqeberha high court on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim, initially pleaded guilty to assaulting the little girl but denied raping her...

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