Eldos murder accused gets 10 years in prison
A detective affiliated with the Eldorado Park SAPS successfully obtained a 10-year conviction for murder, with half of that term suspended for five years.
Eldorado Park resident, Karabo Nkwanyane was convicted and sentenced to 10 years direct imprisonment for murder by the Kliptown Magistrate’s Courts, on March 14.
Nkwanyane was arrested by Lieutenant Colonel Chauke of the Eldorado Park SAPS after he stabbed and killed the victim on September 4, 2022.
According to the Eldorado Park SAPS communication officer, Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, it was alleged that both the victim and Nkwanyane were at a tavern in Freedom Park on the fateful night when he stabbed the victim once on the upper body.
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The victim was then taken to the hospital for medical attention but was declared dead on arrival.
“Detective Sergeant Molokeng was assigned to investigate the case.
“Molokeng did a marvellous job by charging the suspect and successfully refusing bail until his last appearance where he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, with half of that term suspended for five years,” said Khobo.
Brigadier Maluleke, Eldorado Park SAPS Station Commander, praised Molokeng for securing justice and removing a criminal from the streets.
He also thanked Chauke for his teamwork and Molokeng for his outstanding performance and dedication to the Eldorado Park Policing precinct.
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For any information or to report any illegal activities, contact the Eldorado Park SAPS on 011 946 0300,082 444 3001 or toll-free SAPS Crime Stop Hotline at 08600 10111.
The public may opt to anonymously report and tip off the police.
