Man attempts to appeal 60 year sentence of sexual assault of relatives By Genevieve Serra Share A relative of two minor girls who was been sentenced to 60 years behind bars for sexual assault is now appealing his jail term. The 51-year-old man from Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, may not be identified as he is related to his victims who are still minors. Victim support group, The Mitchells Plain United Residents Association, (MURA) have expressed their outrage after the manâs appeal was expected to be heard on Wednesday at the Mitchells Plain Regional Court. The appeal proceedings have since been postponed to May 13.