<P> Life imprisonment in South Africa has an indeterminate length and may last for the remainder of the offender 's life . It is a mandatory punishment for premeditated murder , gang rape , serial rape and rape where the rapist knew they were HIV positive or if the victim was under 18 and / or mentally disabled . In certain circumstances , robberies and hijackings ( and aircraft hijacking ) also carry a mandatory life sentence . </P>
<P> Life imprisonment in South Africa has an indeterminate length and may last for the remainder of the offender 's life . It is a mandatory punishment for premeditated murder , gang rape , serial rape and rape where the rapist knew they were HIV positive or if the victim was under 18 and / or mentally disabled . In certain circumstances , robberies and hijackings ( and aircraft hijacking ) also carry a mandatory life sentence . </P>
how long is life in prison in south africa
how long is life in prison in south africa
an indeterminate length and may last for the remainder of the offender 's life
an indeterminate length and may last for the remainder of the offender 's life