Johannesburg - Kwaito star Sipho Ndlovu, popularly known as Brickz, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars at the Roodepoort Magistrate's court today.
Brickz was arrested in November 2013, after he was accused of raping a then 16-year-old at his home in Ruimsig, west of Johannesburg.
The 'Sweety My Baby' hitmaker was convicted of rape in July.
Brickz's wife, Nqobile Ndlovu, was reportedly instrumental in assisting the victim in opening the case.
In his judgement, Magistrate John Baloyi said Brickz had betrayed the trust of close family members when he raped the victim.
Ntsiki Mazwai: I was also raped by Brickz #BreakTheSilence
The star's lawyer indicated that he intended to appeal the conviction.
Here's some of the Twitter reactions following the sentencing:
#Brickz15yrs is not a victory. He's still going to get out of prison anyway, even qualify for an appeal before that 10yrs. pic.twitter.com/khyLG0zcI8
— 20 Years Young. (@TMdemka) October 17, 2017😹😹😹😹😹😹😹
Y'all, don't mind me I'm just laughing at the facial expression of the rapist after hearing he'll be serving 15 years. #brickz pic.twitter.com/EsmSbCOvgE
— Sarcasm is my friend (@Palesa_RSA) October 17, 2017 Glad some sort of justice was served for the young lady who was sexually assaulted by #brickz