SANDF member sentenced for shooting and killing Bluff father
Despite the seriousness of the allegations against him, Myisa was released on bail after he was apprehended in 2018, and continued his duties at the SANDF until his sentencing.
WHILE the family of Bluff father of four, Eugene Adams, are disappointed that the man convicted for shooting and killing him did not receive a life sentence, they have forgiven him.
Health and safety officer, Sergeant Sandile Myisa, 50, a SANDF member, pleaded not guilty to the murder, but was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment in the Durban Regional Court, recently.
Eugene, 44, was shot twice, in the head and chest, during an argument outside Myisa’s home on December 15, 2018.
Eugene’s wife, Mandy Adams, said the horrific incident remains fresh in her mind, and that of her son, who watched helplessly as he was gunned down.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations against him, Myisa was released on bail after he was apprehended in 2018, and continued his duties at the SANDF until his sentencing.
According to Mandy, her son, Donnel was returning from a nearby shopping centre with his friend when a group of boys approached them.
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“Donnel said the boys took his cellphone out of his hand and stabbed his friend in the head with a piece of broken bottle. When he notified us, we proceeded to Brighton Beach police station, but the police refused to open a case, saying, “It must have a fight between the two groups.”
“It was sad to see the same officer to attend the scene. Donnel knew one of the boys in the group. We went to Myisa’s home to inform him about the incident and told him that his son knew who took the phone and asked if it could be returned. After a brief discussion, Myisa went back inside the house. The boys who had taken his phone, arrived thereafter and there was an argument ensued. Myisa came back outside and shot my husband in the head and the stomach,” said Mandy.
Still struggling to cope with her loss, Mandy said she was glad that the court found Myisa’s claims, that he had acted in self-defense because Eugene lunged at him with a knife, untrue.
“He also claimed he had fired warning shots in the air, and then shot Eugene, who was a metre away. Eugene was unarmed. We had faith that justice would prevail, and it did. Despite the journey for justice being difficult for me and our four children, who had to relive moments and go through the processes in court, we are glad it is over.
“The magistrate, Ncumisa Gcolotela, said Myisa’s version of events were riddled with inconsistencies and mentioned that he did not show my husband any mercy when he was on the ground fighting for his life, but instead shot him again.
“My husband was the breadwinner and provider for our family. He was a hard worker and did his best to support our children, even if it meant holding more than one job to make ends meet. “Since his death everything has changed and we are struggling financially.
“Eugene’s death has left us in turmoil. I encourage my children to forgive Myisa as this is the only way we will be able to move forward. If I could speak to Myisa again, I would tell him that we forgive him and even though he will be locked away for 13 years, all that my children and I have are memories of Eugene,” said Mandy.
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