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IOL News reports that thirty-three-year-old Monde Nyathi will spend the next 25 years of his life in prison after being sentenced for the murder of student constable Mzimasi Hloba.
Hloba had been traveling along R56 Main Road near Ibisi when he lost control of his vehicle. He was off duty at the time. While busy checking the vehicle, the victim and his female companion were accosted by five suspects who robbed them of their belongings. The suspects fired a shot at Hloba and he was certified dead at the scene. His female friend was taken to hospital for medical attention. The suspects fled the scene on foot. A joint operation was conducted the following day and Nyathi together with his accomplices were arrested. They appeared in court several times until Nyathi pleaded guilty last week. He was sentenced to 25 years direct imprisonment for murder, 13 years imprisonment for robbery and another 13 years imprisonment for the second robbery. His sentences will run concurrently. The co-accused in the matter will continue to stand trial in October.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Se-Anne Rall at IOL News
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