Four men sentenced for life for murder of law enforcement officers

Four men were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two City of Cape Town law enforcement officers in September 2019.

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Simtembile Nyangiwe and Jan Nieuwenhuys, were guarding a construction site in Sweet Homes when they were fatally shot inside their marked vehicle in Sweethome Farm, Vlei squatter camp, Samora Machel.

‘’The investigation was taken over by the Provincial Organised Task team who worked day and night in an attempt to make a breakthrough. Their hard work yielded fruitful results when they arrested three suspects, 22 year old Ashwin Kennedy, 18 year old Ndumiso Lutshetu and 36 year old Bongani Mvamveki. Further investigation led them to the arrest of the fourth suspect, 35 year old Siyabonga Witbooi. During the arrests, the suspects were found in possession of two firearms and ammunition that were stolen from the two Law Enforcement officers,’’ said Aneliswe Manyana, Western Cape police spokesperson.

The Western Cape High Court on Wednesday found the four suspects guilty of two counts of murder and were sentenced to two life sentences each and fifteen years imprisonment each for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

The Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile welcomed the sentencing.

‘’This verdict serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of justice and underscores our commitment to protecting those who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our communities.’’

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi