Siphozonke Dingisweni was was sentenced to 32 and half years imprisonment at Keimoes regional court on the 18th April 2024 for murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and assault. According to a police statement, this sentence follows an incident that occured on the 20th of December 2022 where the 29 year old Dingisweni lured the deceased a 33 year old Zimbabwean national, Nelson Malumbo to accompany him to the veld where he wanted to gather his sheep. Police spokesperson sergeant Omphile Masegela says they allegedly departed in the deceased’s vehicle and upon arrival at the veld the accused allegedly attacked the deceased, robbed him of his cellphone and stabbed him multiple times on his chest. Masegela says the accused allegedly also assaulted his girlfriend whom he accused of being in a relationship with the deceased.

Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
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