Macalla, of Arden Road in Birmingham, was subsequently arrested in June last year after officers found him trying again to break into his victim’s home with a shovel.
He was found guilty of rape and harassment following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court, having already admitted charges of driving while disqualified, criminal damage and possession of cannabis.
PC Katie Walker, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Macalla’s threats were so menacing and chilling, his victim was left frightened of reporting the rape to us.
“She must have been absolutely terrified of this evil man and I want to commend her bravery and courage in coming forward to tell us all the crimes he had subjected her to.
“Macalla is a dangerous predator who inflicted untold misery on his victim who must have been so scared of what he would do should his crimes ever come to light.”
Macalla was also placed on the sex offenders register for life and given an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim.
