BOYFRIEND SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER OF PARTNER

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence of life imprisonment handed down by the Pretoria High Court to Matsobane Phineas Mashaba (28) from Hercules. Mashaba was convicted of the murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Shaunice Maralize Phite. The court further declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

WOMAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPING HER 8-YEAR-OLD BROTHER

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence of life and five years’ imprisonment handed down to a 28-year-old woman by the Madadeni Regional Court, after she pleaded guilty in terms of Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, to raping and displaying pornographic material to her brother who was eight years old when the offences began. The offences took place in the Osizweni area.

MUGABE AND CO-ACCUSED PLEAD GUILTY

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the conviction of Bellermine Chatunga Mugabe (28) and his co-accused, Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze (33), in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. The matter has been postponed to 24 April 2026 for sentencing proceedings.

25 YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENT FOR ROBBERS

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.

CABLE THIEF SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS AS JUSTICE SYSTEM CRACKS DOWN ON INFRASTRUCTURE CRIME

Bloemfontein, Free State – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) commends the prosecution team and investigators from the South African Police Service for securing a substantial custodial sentence in a case involving essential infrastructure theft. Braam Bothma (21) was sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment by the Bloemfontein Regional Court following multiple convictions related to the theft and damage of essential infrastructure in the Noordhoek area.

TWO BROTHERS SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE IN KURUMAN

Kuruman, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentencing of two brothers in the Kuruman Regional Court for serious sexual offences. On 16 April 2026, the court sentenced Omphile Thamage (29) and Keolopile Thamage (29), both from Bankhara, to life imprisonment each for rape. Omphile Thamage was additionally sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment for attempted rape.

“CAT” MATLALA”S CASE POSTPONED FOR CONSULTATIONS

The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court postponed the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to 13 May 2026 for the finalisation of consultations and for him to give instructions to his attorney.

The court granted the state its request to have Matlala detained at Kgosi Mampuru until consultations are completed.

Matlala would be joined by 15 others who are facing charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

NPA WELCOMES LIFE SENTENCES IN DEADLY UPINGTON ROAD RAGE DOUBLE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE

Upington, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence imposed on John Ivan Francious Mouton (50), a resident of Upington, who was convicted by the High Court in Upington on two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder following a tragic and senseless incident arising from a road collision.

JULIUS MKHWANAZI AND CO-ACCUSED APPEAR IN COURT FOR CORRUPTION

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, and his co-accused, Ekurhuleni Municipal Manager Kagiso Lerutla, made their first appearance before the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Mkhwanazi was arrested in his home on 18 April 2026 while his co-accused was arrested on 19 April 2026 at the OR Tambo International Airport on his way from Cape Town.

NPA SECURES ANOTHER STRONG PRISON SENTENCE FOR GBV VICTIM

The National Prosecuting Authority has once again secured a strong prison sentence as it continues its unabated fight against the scourge of gender-based violence after the Worcester Regional Court sentenced rapist, Gerald Joseph, to an effective life imprisonment. The court convicted Joseph on three counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, kidnapping and rape.

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