Convicted child rapist Gerhard Ackerman sentenced to 12 life terms

Convicted child rapist Gerhard Ackerman has told the High Court in Johannesburg that he intends to appeal his sentence and apply for a re-trial. Ackerman has been handed 12 life terms in prison by the court. He was convicted for 740 counts of crime, including rape, attempted murder, the production and distribution of child pornography and human trafficking. Ackerman was charged alongside acting judge and senior advocate Paul Kennedy who has since committed suicide. This was his response to reporters when asked about the sentences. Joan van Niekerk an independent Child Rights and Child Protection Consultant joins us for a discussion. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.