To hell and back: The Natale story

Friday, January 08, 2016

After six years in prison for rape, Deben Natale is now a free man. Hours after his release, he sits for an interview with Mmegi Staff Writer, SHARON MATHALA and speaks of his ordeal and the experience in prison

The background

Deben Natale, born Otlaathusa Tshipa, is finally a free man after serving six years for raping a then 16-year-old girl back in 2007. Deben Natale and his co-accused were each slapped with 10-year terms by the Molepolole Magistrate Court for their crimes.

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