The sentencing of the three men found guilty for the gang rape of a gay man in South Africa has been delayed yet again. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable.
Sentencing was supposed to take place on 7 February, though the trio will instead have their hearing on 1 March. This was originally pushed back from 3 December 2021, Netwerk 24 reported.
Austin Fritz, Rodney Beukes and Peter John Adams kidnapped and raped a gay man in the Ceres region of the Western Cape in August 2017, the Worcester Regional court heard.
The victim was attacked by the trio, one of which was a minor at the time, once before – though this was not reported when it happened.