The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has noted with concern the circulation of content on a social media platform X, purporting to represent the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), in which statements contain serious threats directed at a Prosecutor involved in a matter before the kuGompo Regional Court.

The NPA strongly condemns any form of intimidation or threats against its prosecutors.

These officials serve the public by representing the State and are constitutionally mandated to execute their duties without fear, favour, or prejudice.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentencing of Sbusiso Khumalo (39) and Sihle Bright Mnguni (42) to an effective 25 years’ direct imprisonment by the Scottburgh Regional Court, following their conviction on two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances. On 09 September 2023, Khumalo and Mnguni robbed a spice shop in the Umzinto area on two separate occasions.

24 FEBRUARY 2026 

LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDERERS 

The Ntuzuma Regional Court has sentenced two men, Sthembele Nongqakanga (27) and Jan Sinqina (21), to life imprisonment each for the murder of 23-year-old Lebohang Mabuya. The murder occurred in May 2024 in the Etafuleni area of Inanda, north of Durban. The accused were known to the deceased, as they lived in proximity and would on occasion socialise together. 

24 FEBRUARY 2026 

STEPFATHER SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE 

Limpopo, South Africa – The Thabamoopo Regional Court has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old man from Magatle to life imprisonment for the rape of his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The name of the accused is withheld to protect the victim from secondary victimisation. 

23 February 2023

COURT GRANTS FORFEITURE ORDER AGAINST GIYANI PROPERTIES WORTH OVER R22 MILLION