The Dundee Regional Court on Friday sentenced Themba Mthethwa (31) to life imprisonment for the murder of Sfundo Ndaba (37), committed in February 2023 in the Pomeroy area.

Dundee Courier reports that, according to the NPA, Mthethwa, Ndaba and a witness attended a funeral on February 11, 2023. Later that day, the witness saw both men heading to a nearby house where alcohol was sold. Shortly afterwards, the witness spotted Ndaba walking away, followed closely by Mthethwa, who then shot him in the back before fleeing the scene.

Ndaba died a few days later. Before his death, he informed the police, implicating Mthethwa as his attacker.

Officer records victim’s dying declaration

In court, prosecutor Jabulile Nomfundo Zondi submitted Ndaba’s statement, which was accepted as evidence. She also led testimonies from the eyewitness, the arresting officer and the officer who recorded Ndaba’s dying declaration.

Mthethwa was convicted, sentenced to life imprisonment and declared unfit to possess a firearm.

NPA regional spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara welcomed the judgment, saying it reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to ensuring that violent crimes are met with firm justice.

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