MAMELODI MAN SENTENCED TO THREE LIFE TERMS FOR RAPING NIECES PRETORIA
SKUKUZA POACHER SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS’ DIRECT IMPRISONMENT
11 December 2025
SKUKUZA POACHER SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS’ DIRECT IMPRISONMENT
The Skukuza Regional Court has today sentenced Bethuel Baloyi (28) to 16 years’ direct imprisonment for a series of poaching-related offences committed in 2020. He was convicted on multiple counts, including trespassing, killing two rhinos, possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, possession of a firearm to commit an offence, possession of live ammunition, conspiracy to commit an offence, and possession of a dangerous weapon.
LIFE TERM FOR BITYI MAN WHO KIDNAPPED AND RAPED DISABLED WOMAN
MEN GET LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING PASTOR
11 DECEMBER 2025
MEN GET LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING PASTOR
The Ngwelezane Regional Court has sentenced two men: Phakamani Eugene Khumalo (33) and Sandile Mthokozisi Mabuyakhulu (33) to life and 11 years and 6 months imprisonment for the murder of a pastor in June 2023 in the Enseleni area. The deceased, John Funa Myaka, was a pastor, a member of African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), and a ward councillor at the time of his death.
REGIONAL COURT IMPOSES DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR TAMPERING WITH ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
10 December 2025
REGIONAL COURT IMPOSES DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR TAMPERING WITH ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Springbok, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence imposed by the Springbok Regional Court on Conray Cloete (26), who received seven (7) years’ direct imprisonment for tampering with essential infrastructure. The matter was successfully prosecuted by Regional Court Prosecutor Basil Kock.
TWO MEN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER
10 December 2025
TWO MEN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER
Mothibistad, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Nonie Michael Brown (38) and Boikanyo Bles (35) by the Mothibistad Regional Court for the murder of Itumeleng Mabihi. The two were charged with one count of murder, read with Section 51(1) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997, based on common purpose, which exposed them to the possibility of life imprisonment.
TWO MEN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER
10 December 2025
TWO MEN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER
Mothibistad, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Nonie Michael Brown (38) and Boikanyo Bles (35) by the Mothibistad Regional Court for the murder of Itumeleng Mabihi. The two were charged with one count of murder, read with Section 51(1) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997, based on common purpose, which exposed them to the possibility of life imprisonment.
DOUBLE LIFE AND 25 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR A TAXI FAMILY FEUD MATTER
10 December 2025
DOUBLE LIFE AND 25 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR A TAXI FAMILY FEUD MATTER
The Esikhawini Regional Court has sentenced Samukelo Tyson Dumisa (37) to two terms of life imprisonment and 25 years imprisonment for the kidnappings, robbery, murder, and attempted murder he committed in the Port Dunford area in November 2023.
RAPIST GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT
10 DECEMBER 2025
RAPIST GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT
The Scottburgh Regional Court has sentenced a 58-year-old man to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor boy (on diverse occasions) between the years 2021 and 2022. The accused and the complainant were well known to each other as they were neighbours. The complainant was 12 years old when the offences began.