THREE of the seven robbers involved in an armed robbery at Fruit and Veg in Glen Marais were sentenced to two life sentences each.
Nkosikhona Ziqubu (28), Mehluli Moyo (29) and Abram Mncube (41) were sentenced at Palm Ridge High Court last week Tuesday.
The armed robbery took place on March 10 last year when seven men held up staff and customers in the shop.
A shoot out between the robbers and the shop’s manager ensued which resulted in the death of one robber, while another was killed by a Van Riebeeckpark resident after he had fled into a security complex.
Police managed to arrest three while the others escaped.
“The case was investigated by W/O Robert Motsamai who was commended for his work by the prosecutor for ensuring that the men where placed where they belong, namely prison,” said Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman.
