Justice served for the Tlali family as wife gets life sentence
The family of slain Sharpeville resident David Tlali says justice has finally been served after his wife, Nthabiseng Tlali, and her co-accused were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating his murder.
SHARPEVILLE – The family of slain David Tlali (42) is celebrating a victory after his wife, Nthabiseng Tlali, and her co-accused, Lineo Ralitsela, were found guilty of his gruesome murder.
On August 12, 2024, the police attached to Boipatong SAPS responded to a shooting incident at a residence in Tshepiso Phase 5.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was shot as he opened his gate.
“The deceased was found lying on the ground in the early hours of the morning following. The deceased sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. A murder case docket is open for investigation.”
Arriving at the scene, Sedibeng Ster witnessed David’s lifeless body and his vehicle, which had been abandoned at the scene.
Following intensive investigations by Boipatong Detectives, Nthabiseng and her accomplice were later arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder. Following the arrest, David’s sister, Malefu Tlali, said all they want is for the perpetrators to be brought to book.
“My brother’s life was taken away just like that. We needed him, and he still had a lot to live for. How he lost his life is very sad to us as a family. All we want is for justice to be served. We want his killers to spend a long time behind bars.”
During the initial court proceedings at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court, it was revealed that Nthabiseng had hired hitmen to kill her husband with the help of her friend, Lineo.
Maxambela said the shooter was traced but couldn’t be arrested as he died after he was allegedly kidnapped and killed in Klerksdorp, North West.
“Both women were remanded in custody since their arrest on November 20 after bail was successfully denied. Their trial started on February 09 at the Pretoria High Court sitting in Palm Ridge. Both accused were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Furthermore, they were both declared unfit to possess a firearm.”
Malefu says that these are the results they had expected from the onset.
“We are happy about the outcome, although it will not bring my brother back.”
The acting Sedibeng District Commissioner, Brigadier Mashole Manamela, congratulated the investigating officers in the matter for ensuring that justice was served for the Tlali family.
