LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR FEMICIDE
SKUKUZA POACHER SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS' DIRECT IMPRISONMENT
30 May 2025
SKUKUZA POACHER SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS' DIRECT IMPRISONMENT
The Skukuza Regional Court has today sentenced Cornelius Collen Mofokeng (41), from Bhuga in Kabokweni, to ten years' direct imprisonment for poaching-related offences. Mofokeng was convicted on seven counts, namely: Trespassing, Possession of a firearm to commit a crime, Possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number,, Possession of a firearm, Possession of ammunition, Possession of a dangerous weapon and Conspiracy to commit an offence
MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR BRUTAL RAPE IN POSTMASBURG
30 May 2025
MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR BRUTAL RAPE IN POSTMASBURG
Postmasburg, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the conviction and 18-year direct imprisonment sentence handed down by the Postmasburg Regional Court to Velile Sannie (33) for the rape of an adult female.
This significant ruling stems from a violent incident on 22 May 2024, reinforcing the NPA’s unwavering commitment to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and ensuring justice for survivors.
ESWATINI NATIONAL SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND CORRUPTION
30 MAY 2025
ESWATINI NATIONAL SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND CORRUPTION
Upington, Northern Cape – The Upington Regional Court has convicted and sentenced Samson Dlamini (42), a national of the Kingdom of Eswatini, to 20 years of direct imprisonment for dealing in drugs and corruption in terms of Section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA), Act 12 of 2004.
MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE AND MURDER OF AN 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL
30 MAY 2025
MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE AND MURDER OF AN 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Pretoria, Gauteng – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Pretoria High Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, to Nkululeko Mtshali (20) for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Mbali Mahupela in Carletonville. The court also declared Mtshali unfit to possess a firearm, reinforcing the gravity of his crimes committed on 05 January 2023.
MULTIPLE LIFE AND 15 YEARS FOR MAN CONVICTED OF FAMILY’S MURDER
30 MAY 2025
MULTIPLE LIFE AND 15 YEARS FOR MAN CONVICTED OF FAMILY’S MURDER
The Ladysmith Regional Court has sentenced Michael Buthelezi (48) to four terms of life imprisonment and 15 years imprisonment following his conviction on four counts of murder, arson, and two counts of defeating the ends of justice. The offences all relate to the incidents that occurred in October 2023 in the Bethany area of Bergville. Buthelezi was a councillor for the Democratic Alliance (DA) party at the time.