A husband and wife from Paarl will spend the rest of their lives in prison after being convicted of raping, trafficking and grooming two minor girls. A Paarl couple has been sentenced to 16 life terms and an additional 12 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted of raping, trafficking and grooming two 14-year-old girls. The Paarl Regional Court ordered the sentences run concurrently, meaning the couple will effectively spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Prosecutors told the court the couple created a relationship of dependence and trust, then exploited it for sexual abuse. “The sentences imposed reflect the gravity of these heinous offences and the profound harm inflicted on two vulnerable young girls.