| Hillcrest murderer convicted and sentenced to life in prison | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2014/04/25 | |
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Media Statement from KwaZulu Natal
Media Centre 25 April 2014 This week the Durban High Court sentenced Nkanyiso Patrick Ndlovu (32) to life imprisonment for murder. On 2 June 2011, at approximately 18:00 in Embo area, Hillcrest, a 72-year-old Mhawukeleni Vilakazi was enjoying supper with his family, when an armed man entered his house. He was allegedly shot and sustained multiple guns shot wounds to his body and he died on the scene. A case of murder was then opened for investigation at Hillcrest SAPS. Hillcrest SAPS detectives conducted an intensive investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of an AK rifle. The firearm was taken for ballistics tests and the results came out positive linking the accused to the murder case. He made several court appearances and was subsequently convicted and sentenced this week to life imprisonment for murder. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended the diligent work done by the members of Hillcrest SAPS. This will send a strong message to criminals that the SAPS have adopted a zero crime tolerance in all sorts of crime. -End- Media Enquiries: Captain
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