Nquthu Council Speaker hitman, Sibongiseni Mdakane, appeared before the High Court in Dundee yesterday to testify against Mbhekiseni Khambule who allegedly hired him to kill Vusi Ntombela in his classroom Luvisi Primary School, Nquthu, on June 2 015.
The horror shooting also claimed the life of 12-year-old pupil, Elizabeth Nhleko, while another scholar was wounded in the shooting.
Mdakane faced cross-examination from Khambule’s defence attorney for his confession where his co-accused, Khambule, is alleged to be the one who hired him as the hitman.
The case was adjourned to March 29 where the Mdakane will resume under cross-examination. The accused will remain in custody.
Mdakane, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on June 22, 2015 for the murder of Council Ntombela (47) and Elizabeth.
The case will resume on Tuesday.
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