A 29-year-old man has been sentenced for a murder that took place in Randfontein during 2016.
Judgment was handed down in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg last month. He cannot be named yet, as the case against the second accused is still pending.
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According to Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson, “The man was found guilty and sentenced as follows:
• Count 1: Murder – 18 years imprisonment
• Count 2: Unlawful possession of firearm – 10 years imprisonment
• Count 3: Unlawful possession of ammunition – 2 years imprisonment
• Count 4: Theft – 5 years imprisonment”
Ernst added that he will serve an effective jail sentence of 18 years, since the sentences on counts 2 and 3 will run concurrently.
Captain Bongani Mpete, the investigating officer, was commended for the effort he put into the investigation.
Brigadier Mashole Jacob Manamela, the Randfontein Police station commander, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome.
“We are proud of the officer who went the extra mile to secure this sentence. We are grateful to our colleagues in the National Prosecuting Authority and the Justice Department for this successful conviction,” said Brigadier Manamela.
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