Fanuel Makamu was found guilty on 32 charges - including rape and murder - in the Mhala magistrate's court in Limpopo on Friday, SABC radio news reported.
Six of the charges were for murder and 10 for rape. The others included attempted murder, attempted rape and attempted robbery.
Makamu was acquitted on two rape and robbery charges.
Henry Maile, Makamu's co-accused, was shot dead when police attempted to arrest the two in September 2000.
The crimes were committed between February and September 2000 in the Acornhoek area of the province.
Judge Willy Serete is expected to pass sentence on July 20. - Sapa