* Besmark Baloyi (21) and Anthony Kafo (23), from Windmill Park, appeared in court on a charge of aggravated robbery.
They pleaded not-guilty on September 3, 2012, were found guilty and sentenced on July 8 to 10 years imprisonment.
On April 21, 2012, the men assaulted Patrick Molotshives and, by using a firearm, took a Blackberry, Nokia and Samsung cellphones and a 9mm firearm.
Baloyi had a previous conviction of possession of suspected stolen property from 2009.
Kafo had previous convictions of assault from 2004 and 2009 and escaping in 2012.
Magistrate Ramufhufhi presided over the matter, and Nokosazana Tyeku and Jabu Matha appeared on behalf of the State.
* Ashley Blooms (31), from Reiger Park, appeared in court on a charge of house break-in with the intent to steal.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty, and sentenced on July 8 to seven years imprisonment with two years suspended for five years.
On April 11 the accused broke into the home of Charles North and stole a cellphone and laptop.
Magistrate Abel Shilubane presided over the matter, and Maria Olivier appeared on behalf of the State. – @CarmenBoksburg
