has to be discouraged at all costs. Needless to mention, oftentimes, victims of sexual abuse carry the burden of stigmatization from society as opposed to the perpetrators. Such is the bizarre and ironic nature of sexual violence; double victimization.” [17] It is also quite disturbing that the accused herein is a relative of the very young child. As it has repeatedly been stated in previous similar cases, the child looked up to him as a protector rather than the villain. It is indeed a sad fact that instead of diminishing, this phenomenon is gaining momentum and has become so wide spread that it now forms part of the daily news reports not only in Lesotho but in other countries as well. It is a grave cause for serious concern and certainly needs to be discouraged at all costs. One way is by the Courts marking their displeasure by imposing serious punishments that properly reflect the gravity thereof. [18] It is therefore in consideration of all the foregoing reasons that I find that the appropriate sentence that will meet the justice of this case is for the accused to be send to prison for a period not less than twenty (20) years. I therefore order as follows:The accused is sentenced to imprisonment for a period of twenty (20) years.