The Makhanda High Court sentenced three men accused of killing a University of Fort Hare couple at their home in Hogsback in September 2022 to three life terms.
Three men accused of killing two University of Fort Hare academics have been handed three life terms. Images: @SAPoliceService, @City_PressThe court additionally found them guilty of housebreaking, robbery and rape and, on 18 September, imposed an additional 60 years imprisonment.Nearly two years earlier, on 30 September 2022, Silindokuhle Mangali and siblings Wanda and Sakhele Limba broke into a Hogsback couple's home.
Director of Public Prosecutions Barry Madolo welcomed the sentence, calling it a significant victory for justice. "It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting society's most vulnerable members. The sentence is a powerful deterrent to would-be offenders, reassuring the community that justice will prevail," said Madolo.Tshepiso Mametela is a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience writing for online and print publications. He is an evening/weekend editor at Briefly News.
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