15 years for murder and robbery
“The victim died instantly and his body was found by a passer-by who reported the matter to the police. A case of murder and robbery was opened at Vryheid police station for further investigation. Within two days Vryheid detectives made a breakthrough when they arrested the accused. He was charged for murder and robbery.” said provincial police spokesperson Colonel Jay Naicker.
PATRICK Mlamuli ‘Malema’ Mabaso was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder and robbery by the Madadeni High Court.
Mabaso (23) had been convicted for killing and robbing Mbongiseni Bhekinkosi Mthimkhulu in 2013.
According to a report by IOL News, the crime took place on June 24, 2013 at approximately 10:30pm. Mthimkhulu was at Lakeside near Vryheid when he was approached by the accused. There was an argument between the two and the victim was subsequently stabbed repeatedly by the accused and struck with a hammer. Mabaso fled the scene of the crime, taking with him the victim’s bank cards and other property.
“The victim died instantly and his body was found by a passer-by who reported the matter to the police. A case of murder and robbery was opened at Vryheid police station for further investigation. Within two days Vryheid detectives made a breakthrough when they arrested the accused. He was charged for murder and robbery.” said provincial police spokesperson Colonel Jay Naicker.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni welcomed the sentence, thanking the Vryheid detectives who thoroughly investigated the case.
“It’s obvious that they gathered sufficient evidence to ensure that the accused was convicted.”
