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'House of Horrors' dad plans to appeal 35-year prison sentence
On Wednesday, the high court in Pretoria sentenced the father of five, who cannot be identified, to an effective 35 years in prison.
The High Court in Pretoria sentenced the father of five, who cannot be identified to protect the minors involved, to an effective 35 years behind bars.
The man and his wife were arrested at their home almost four years ago after one of their children escaped from their family home and asked neighbours for help.
The couple is accused of showing pornographic material to their eldest daughter when she was still a minor.
The Springs mother has been granted bail of R2,000 following her arrest.
The 36-year-old was arrested for defeating the ends of justice by not cooperating with police.
The court heard yesterday how the woman was dependent on her husband for everything.
The parents of the five children are in custody on various charges including attempted murder.
The mother of five made a brief appearance in the Springs Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
The woman will appear in court today and face the same charges as her husband.