| SAPS Investigator lauded for securing lengthy sentences | |
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| Date Published: | 2022/08/19 |
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edia Statement MACLEAR - SAPS endeavours continue to yield positive results as more lengthy sentences are handed down as a result of the quality investigation skills adopted by our dedicated Detectives. The efforts of our investigator were rewarded when a farm murder accused received lengthy sentences during the Grahamstown High Court sitting on 17 August 2022. It is alleged that on 30 May 2021 at about 04:30 during the morning hours the police were alerted about a farm attack at Highfields farm. On the SAPS arrival, the farmer, Mr John Viege was found fatally wounded in his bed room with a gunshot wound to the chest. His wife, who was also present during the shocking event narrated the incident to the SAPS. Two suspects gained entry by cutting the security fence around the property and entered their home by breaking down a sliding door. The suspects fired several gunshots towards the farmer and his wife, fatally wounding him. His wife hid herself under the bed. The suspects were disturbed and left empty handed. Warrant Officer Mani and his team and Warrant Officer Mnqginya and his team managed to arrest one of the suspects the very next day. Warrant Officer Mani took over the investigation which at times lead him to Gauteng. An airtight and trial ready docket was presented to the Dpp and trial commenced on 17 August 2022. The Accused, Zamile Mandlakazi, aged 25, from Vincent park Maclear, was convicted and sentenced as follows: Murder: Life sentence Robbery: 15 years and Burglary residential: 8 years. The Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Asogran Naidoo commended the meticulous and professional investigation by the investigating officer Warrant Officer Julius Mani. Ends
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