A notorious criminal was sentenced to 2 life terms behind bars at the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday.
According to reports, 36-year-old Phelo Mtala, has killed
innocent people since 2014, but was acquitted due to a lack of evidence.
Mtala was convicted for the murders of Anga Dekeni, Solethu
Nongenzi and Mzimasi Majelimane and of the possession of an illegal firearm in
2016.
The police’s Joseph Swartbooi said that the suspect
continued shooting several victims, threatening families of the victims until
he was arrested in 2019 for the possession of drugs.
Whilst in custody he managed to escape but was soon
apprehended and returned to prison.
Mtala, had been due to return to Pollsmoor prison in 2019, after
his court appearance but managed to escape by allegedly putting his
fingerprints on somebody else's release form, who had been in court with him on
the day, and who was then taken back to Pollsmoor instead.
‘’After an intense investigation by a committed team of
seasoned detectives, the suspect learned his fate in court when he was sentenced
to two life terms behind bars,’’ said Warrant Officer, Joseph Swartbooi
The Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt. General
Thembisile Patekile lauded the team of committed detectives for their
dedication and commitment in ensuring that justice is served.
PICTURE SUPPLIEDDone By: Mitchum George
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