DIHA MATOFALI(App) Vs THE REPUBLIC(Res)This appeal originates from the decision of the District Court of Sumbawanga. The appellant DIHA MATOFALI was charged with the offence of rape contrary to sections 130(1) and (2)(e) and 131(1) of the Penal Code [CAP 16 RE.2002]. He was convicted as charged and sentenced to imprisonment to six (6) years with twelve (12) strokes of a cane. Aggrieved, the appellant unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court where the appeal was dismissed and the illegal sentence of six years substituted with mandatory minimum sentence of thirty (30) years according to law with the 12 strokes of a cane remaining intact.