KZN cop killer given life

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Durban - The man responsible for 38-year-old eFolweni Sergeant Mondli Chiliza’s murder was on Friday sentenced in the Durban High Court to life imprisonment, as well as 35 years for robbery, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of ammunition.

Chiliza’s fiancée, Thandi Mthembu, described the victim as a hard worker and a loving father during arguments for sentencing.

The couple had two children together, a 10-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl, and had recently moved to the eFolweni area.

This was where Chiliza had bought a piece of land and built a two-bedroomed house for temporary accommodation until they were able to buy a home.

She said their son still had nightmares. He had heard the gunshots when his father was fatally shot for his service pistol. “He was killed close to our home. Every day we are reminded of his death as we have to walk past the spot where he lay dead,” she said.

“Life has been extremely difficult without him. I was left to raise the children on my own. I do not feel safe in my own home, but I cannot afford to move house,” she said.

Minenhle Ngidi, 23, was on Thursday found guilty of firing the shot that killed Chiliza.

He was also convicted on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

His uncle, Mfanafuthi Ngidi, 29, was found guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances and sentenced to 15 years in jail.

More at: https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/kzn-cop-killer-given-life-12461123

 

[Drifter]

This is why we need the death sentence. Now, one more mouth to feed for the tax payers.

 

[Hemi300c]

This is why we need the death sentence. Now, one more mouth to feed for the tax payers.

Yip even at 25yrs in prison that would equate to:
Say the cost is R500 per day - full Bed and Breakfast, Lunch and Supper(elect/water/medical/tv/allowance/laundry/travel etc etc)
R4 562 500.00

What a total waste of tax money which could be used for the poor.

He should be here:-

 

[SkippyRamirez]

Honestly, what is the point of life in prison? It just costs money to feed. They're already removed from society, now remove them from this earth.

 

[Drifter]

So what happens when Hell get's overcrowded with all the rapists and murderers we execute? Where do they go then? Springs?

 

[Hemi300c]

So what happens when Hell get's overcrowded with all the rapists and murderers we execute? Where do they go then? Springs?

Nkandla

 

[Drifter]

Too small.

 

[saturnz]

I will never be for the death penalty, too many instances of people being sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit.

I have yet to see someone take accountability for making such a mistake.

 

[Milano]

But decades in prison for a crime you did not commit is fine.

 

[BeerIsNotGood...]

But decades in prison for a crime you did not commit is fine.