THE DURBAN HIGH COURT SENTENCED MFANAFUTHI NGIDI (29) AND MZWANDILE NGIDI (23) FOR MURDER
Posted on: 16/12/2017

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THE DURBAN HIGH COURT SENTENCED MFANAFUTHI NGIDI (29) AND MZWANDILE NGIDI (23) FOR MURDER
South African Police Service | Kwa-Zulu Natal | NARI

16 Dec 2017, Durban: The Durban High Court sentenced Mfanafuthi Ngidi (29) and Mzwandile Ngidi (23) for murder and robbery of Constable Sphesihle Joseph Chiliza who was murdered at Folweni area in Durban.

On 28 February 2017 at about 04:00, Constable Chiliza who was stationed at King Shaka International Airport was on his way to work. He was dressed in full uniform and in possession of his service pistol.

Whilst waiting for transport at the bus stop, he was attacked and fatally shot by the accused. They then robbed him of his service pistol and two fully loaded magazines.

A case of murder was reported at Folweni Police Station and the docket was transferred to Durban Organised Crime Hawks members for intensive investigation. The two were arrested three weeks later and Constable Chiliza’s service pistol was recovered.

Mzwandile was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, fifteen years for armed robbery, fifteen years for illegal possession of firearm and five years for possession of ammunitions. Mfanafuthi was sentenced fifteen years imprisonment for armed robbery. Mzwandile’s sentences will run concurrently.





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