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Man to be sentenced today for brutal murder of herdboy

Sentencing will be handed down in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today.

May 24, 2018
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read
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Malwande Samo Deyi (11)  went to look for livestock at the grazing land in the Mlolweni area in Harding on April 7 anddid not return home.

His lifeless body was found that afternoon near Mthavuna river.

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Nkosivumile Sincuba (32) was arrested a week later, thanks to the assistance of the community. According to police spokesman, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, police also found a skull hidden in the nearby bushes.

Sincuba made several court appearances in the Harding Magistrates’ Court and was held in custody.

The matter was transferred to Pietermaritzburg High Court and he was yesterday (Wednesday) convicted of murder. He will appear in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today (Thursday) for sentencing.

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May 24, 2018
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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