After almost 18 months of uncertainty and heartbreak, the friends and family of Liyaqat ‘Lee’ Mentoor have finally received some news today (13 September), even though it was bittersweet.
This week in court:
Onke Hartin Mashinini, 29, the accused in the case, appeared again in the South Gauteng High Court, where closing arguments were given. He was found guilty on the charges of premeditated murder and defeating the ends of justice, as well as the unrelated armed robbery charge.
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Estelle Delport, the family representative, posted a very emotional video on Facebook, which summed up the feelings of the family.
Watch the video here:
Sentencing will take place on 25 September 2019 at the South Gauteng High Court.
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