Court sentences mother of Chevonne Rusch to 25 years in prison
Action Society has applauded the sentences the Johannesburg High Court handed down in the case of two-year-old Chevonne Rusch.
The toddler was beaten to death in 2022.
Stefan van Niekerk received a life sentence, while her mother, Rochelle Botha, was sentenced to 25 years.
The court heard of the extensive cruelty inflicted on Chevonne, who suffered 49 injuries before succumbing to severe bleeding of the brain.
Botha applied for leave to appeal, which will be heard on 22 May.
Action Society spokesperson Juanita du Preez said the second anniversary of Chevonne's passing will be this Sunday.
“It has taken a very long time to get to this point, and we hope that these two monsters never see the light of day again.
“However, nothing will ever bring little Chevonne back, nor can anything take away the pain and suffering she endured during her short life,” said Du Preez.
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