The 40-year-old Jan Jakobus Louw, a 40-year-old man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Prieska Regional Court for the murder of 36-year-old Klaas Haas. The incident occurred on November 28, 2021, at Haas's home in Malva Street, Prieska.

 

According to reports, Louw went to Haas's house and invited him outside for a fight. It is reported that when Haas opened the door to step out, Louw stabbed him in the chest with a knife, resulting in his death at the scene. The court found Louw guilty of murder and declared him unfit to possess a firearm. The prosecution and investigation teams, led by Advocate Cornelia Deetlift and Detective Warrant Officer Marshall Bosman, secured the conviction.

 

Major General Nomana Mtukushe, Pixley Ka Seme District Commissioner, commended the investigation and prosecution teams for their efforts. Mtukushe emphasized the police's commitment to eradicating contact crimes and improving community services through increased police visibility and community-centered policing.

 

Journalist: Murial Meintjies
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