Harsher sentences were meted out to four men who were found guilty of orchestrating the murder of four people in Ravensmead thanks to the sterling work of leading investigator, D/Sgt Desmond Oktober and his partner D/ Sgt Wayne Henderson.
This happened at the Western Cape High Court on Thursday 26 January 2023 as convicted accused 1 Dawny Davids, accused 2 Mahlubandile Jacobs, accused 3 Moegamat Swarts and accused 4 Vincent Davids who are known as AmaDont Care Gang.
Davids who stand as accused 1 was sentenced to 20years imprisonment each for a double murder of Christie Cornelius and Likeshia Joubert, 7 years for causing or contributing to pattern of criminal gang activity, he also sentenced for 5 years imprisonment on count and 5 and 6 for illegal firearm and ammunition.
Accused 2 Mahlubandile Jacobs was slapped with two life imprisonment for a double murder of the same victims as accused number 1 on count 2 he was slapped with 10years imprisonment for the contravention of Section 9(2) (a) of Act 121 1998: causing or contributing to a pattern of criminal gang activity and also received 10 years imprisonment for the illegal possession of ammunition and firearm.
Accused 3 Moegamat Swarts was slapped with 25years imprisonment for the murder of Glenda Ruiters and 10 years for the attempted murder of Nikita Ruiters and 8years imprisonment in count 9 and 10 for illegal possession of firearm and count 11 for illegal possession of ammunition.