Man sentenced to 20 years for Mariannhill house robbery

MSIZENI Duncan Makhanya, who was arrested in 2018 for house robbery, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, was sentenced to 20 years by the Pinetown Regional Court. 

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Makhanya’s sentence came after an incident which occurred on 30 June 2018 at St Wendolins in Mariannhill.

According to KZN police spokesperson, Col Thembeka Mbele, Makhanya (40) entered a house and held up the occupants at gunpoint.

“He stole a TV, cash and four cell phones before fleeing the scene. A case of house robbery was opened at Mariannhill SAPS for investigation.

“Following an intensive investigation by the detective assigned to investigate the docket, the accused was arrested,” said Mbele.

During his arrest, Mbele said Makhanya was found in possession of a police bulletproof vest as well as an illegal firearm and ammunition which was used during the house robbery.

“The stolen property was also found in the suspect’s possession. It was also established that the accused was previously sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for armed robbery in 2000.

“His bail application was successfully opposed in court and he was kept behind bars until his sentence,” said Mbele.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula welcomed the sentence handed to the accused.

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