Father Sentenced to Jail for Child Support | Johannesburg News

A father in the Free State faces a suspended 60-day jail sentence after being found in contempt for failing to pay R612,000 in child support arrears — a debt he accumulated by stopping payments six years ago after divorce. Though his sentence is currently on hold for two years, police can arrest him if he doesn’t comply within 14 days. The court condemned his deliberate neglect — especially shocking given his former role as a prosecutor — and highlighted how his actions have devastated his children’s well-being over a decade. The mother has been fighting relentlessly in court, and the judge made it clear: parental duty isn’t optional. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3d241f01da17b13