Madadeni man sentenced to life for aunt’s murder
Mngoma stabbed his aunt in the back and chest.
26-year-old Mncedisi Mngoma has been sentenced to life by the Madadeni Regional Court for the murder of his aunt (56) in July 2025.
Natasha Ramkisson-Kara (NPA regional spokesperson – KwaZulu-Natal Division) said that evidence presented in court revealed that on the evening of July 26, 2025, Mngoma was at his family home in Madadeni Section 6 when the murder took place.
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“Earlier that day, he had allegedly told family members that he was going to ‘show them something big’,” said Ramkisson-Kara.
She further stated that at around 21:00, Mngoma began damaging items in the kitchen and throwing food out of the pots. He had also threatened family members and chased one of them out of the house.
“A family friend from a neighbouring home was called to assist in calming the situation, but the attempt was unsuccessful,” said Ramkisson-Kara.
Later, while Mngoma’s aunt was standing outside the family home, he approached her and a verbal confrontation ensued.
“Mngoma then stabbed her three times in the back and chest.”
He then attempted to flee, but was apprehended by community members, who contacted the police.
During court proceedings, prosecutor Marion Willis-Smith presented the testimony of an eyewitness and the deceased’s children.
The postmortem report also formed part of the state’s case.
In aggravation of sentence, the state submitted a Victim Impact Statement compiled by a family member of the deceased and facilitated by court preparation officer Nokukhanya Alice Cele.
“The statement detailed the profound emotional and psychological impact of the murder on the family, including ongoing trauma, anxiety and fear.”
The court sentenced Mngoma to life imprisonment and declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
NPA welcomes life sentence
Ramkisson-Kara said the NPA welcomed the conviction and sentence.
“Femicide and gender-based violence devastate families and communities, and demand a decisive criminal justice response,” she said.
This sentence, according to her, demonstrates that those who perpetrate violence against women will be held accountable through the law. She further stated that combating gender-based violence and femicide remains a priority for the NPA.
“Working with our partners in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, we will continue to pursue evidence-led prosecutions, hold perpetrators accountable and seek justice for victims and their families,” she concluded.
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