Criminals sentenced, detectives commended
Brigadier Sibiya said he was pleased with the ongoing convictions obtained by detectives under his command.
Several local detectives have been commended by Ugu District Detective Commander Brigadier Bongani Sibiya for their roles in helping families of victims get justice.
There were a few cases in the Scottburgh Court that concluded recently.
Ayanda Sydwell Mbili (34) was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for murder on August 22. He stabbed his victim several times at KwaCele in February.
Mbili was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Sthabiso Mthannic Mbatha (30) was found guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances after robbing a store in Scott Street, Scottburgh, on March 24.
Together with an accomplice, they stole stock and cash after threatening the store owner with a knife.
Mbatha was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, which was suspended for five years on condition that he is not convicted of robbery during the suspension period. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Investigations into the whereabouts of the second suspect are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant Nkululeko Phakathi handled both of these cases.
In an older case, Scottburgh police responded to a residence on November 9, 2020, where they found blood spatter in a house but no occupants.
The three vehicles that were at the premises had been stolen. Intensive investigations began by detectives, which led them to Howick, where the vehicles were recovered with the assistance of a security company.
Two men were arrested and revealed where they had dumped the body of the deceased, who had been shot near Highflats.
Sandile Madlala (32) and Sthembiso Thobeka Ngcobo (21) were both sentenced about a week ago to 18 years’ imprisonment for robbery, of which half is suspended for five years on condition that they not be convicted for the same crime during the period of suspension, and a further 18 years’ imprisonment for murder with the same conditions.
The sentences are to run concurrently. Detective Warrant Officer Njabulo Latha was the investigating officer in this case.
Brigadier Sibiya said he was pleased with the ongoing convictions obtained by detectives under his command.
“These successes reveal their dedication to serving their victims and their meticulous attention to detail in preparing irrefutable evidence to be presented in court, ensures a successful outcome in cases.”
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