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Zawya
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Says Justice Prevails in Sindiso Magaqa Murder Case
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, welcomed the sentence of long-term imprisonment for the man who was found guilty of murdering ANCYL secretary-general Mr Sindiso Magaqa, a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General and dedicated public servant. Mr Nqola said the conviction and the 25-year sentence mark a significant moment for the rule of law in South Africa and reinforces our collective belief that justice must be served — regardless of time, influence or status. Mr Ncengwa admitted that he was one of a group of men who were paid R120 000 to kill Mr Magaqa in 2017. Mr Ncengwa also implicated in the crime former city manager of the Umzimkhulu municipality Mr Zweliphansi Skhosana; the ex-mayor, Mr Mluleki Ndobe, who has since passed on, and former journalist and eThekwini municipality communications manager Mr Mdu Ncalane. Mr Magaqa was a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and integrity in public service. His untimely death was not only a loss to his family and community but to the nation. Mr Nqola said the committee commends the investigative and prosecutorial teams for their persistence in pursuing this complex case and hopes that this outcome brings some measure of closure to Mr Magaqa's loved ones. 'We urge continued support for law enforcement and the judiciary in their efforts to address politically motivated crimes and protect all who serve the public. South Africa's democracy depends on the assurance that no one is above the law,' Mr Nqola said. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
News24
07-05-2025
- News24
Hawks on hunt for 2 people of interest in KZN cop killing
The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for two people of interest in connection with the murder of police officer Sergeant Ntombi Mbanjwa. Mbanjwa, 33, was shot and killed at her home in Umzimkhulu last April. Her fiancé, Sergeant Ntokozo Mngqithi, and Bhungane Hadebe are currently behind bars in connection with her murder. Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo said Sanele Mthembu and Xolani Ngobese/Ndlovu are believed to have critical information that could aid in solving the case. 'Sanele Mthembu was last seen in the Dambuza area in Pietermaritzburg, where he was running a tuckshop. He is originally from Bulwer,' Mhlongo added. 'Xolani Ngobese/Ndlovu was last seen in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg. He used to reside in the Capital City Housing NPC flats and was self-employed as an Uber driver.' Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact Warrant Officer Sipho Mnguni on 082 556 9559. Mngqithi is facing an additional charge of corruption and defeating the ends of justice, relating to a separate case where he allegedly demanded a R60 000 bribe to quash a culpable homicide docket. He was investigating a case in which a truck collided with a light motor vehicle, killing seven passengers in November 2022.
