Life imprisonment was handed to the two suspects who kidnapped and killed the 31-year-old woman.
According to Colonel Dimakatso Sello, Lucky Mshubi (36) and Thabo Mambila (31) broke into the victim’s flat in Lenasia South, then kidnapped the woman and made off with her vehicle.
After the thorough investigation by the police, the victim’s vehicle was discovered and the first suspect Mshubi who was found in possession of the victim’s belongings was arrested.
Further investigations led to the arrest of the second suspect Mambila and the discovery of the body of the victim which was burried in a shallow grave at Mshubi’s yard.
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On Friday, 18 February 2022, Johannesburg High Court found both Mshubi and Mambila guilty on five charges and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
Lieutenant General Elias Mawela said this life imprisonment sentence demonstrate how SAPS in Gauteng is fighting with crime against women and children.
“This sentence is an indication that as the SAPS in Gauteng we are committed to ensuring that crimes committed against women and children are taken seriously and those who perpetrate against them are chastised” said Lt Gen Mawela.
Other than life imprisonment of murder, they were charged in others cases for robbery, housebreaking and kidnapping.
