| Man jailed for life regarding SAPS member's murder | |
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| Date Published: | 2015/09/08 |
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Media Statement from Western Cape Media Centre Western Cape: The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Nyanga man to life imprisonment for the slaying of a SAPS member. In addition, Siphiwo Zondani, 38, was sentenced to 10 years for attempting to murder another SAPS member in Nyanga on 17 October 2014. Today (Tuesday, 2015-09-08) Judge Elize Steyn also sentenced Zondani to five years imprisonment for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The sentences will run concurrently. Zondani shot and killed Detective Constable Mthetheleli Shephard Gunya and fired several shots at Constable Vuyolwethu Mantashe. The two members, accompanied by Sergeant Mruyisi Booi went to New Flats in Nyanga to look for a suspect in an unrelated matter. The suspect was found and the deceased arrested the suspect. While the deceased was busy with the arrest the accused, a friend of the suspect, fired several shots at the deceased and killed him. Zondani and the suspect fled the scene. Zondani fired several shots at Constable Mantashe as he ran away. Constable Gunya was declared dead (gunshot to the head) at the scene a short while later. State Prosecutor Advocate Jacqueline Sibiya expressed her thanks to the Hawks investigator, Lt Col Mike Barkhuizen for his good work. Media enquiries: Captain FC Van Wyk- 082 302 9906 wcmedia@saps.org.za
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