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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Mtunzini High Court sentenced a hitman, who was convicted for killing a policeman, to life imprisonment.<\/p>\n

The slain officer’s wife was sentenced to an effective 25 years.<\/p>\n

The pair killed Warrant Officer Phiwayinkosi Magwaza, 51, in August 2020.<\/p>\n

His widow, Nelisiwe Cebisile Magwaza, 30, and Bafana Biyela, 45, were both convicted of murder.<\/p>\n

Hawks spokesperson Captain Bonnie Nxumalo said: “Biyela was arrested in KwaMashu Hostel. He was found possessing Magwaza’s service firearm.<\/p>\n

“On 27 August 2020, Magwaza was at home at KwaMagwaza Reserve in Melmoth when unknown gunmen entered his house, assaulted and shot him dead.<\/p>\n

“The assailants also robbed him of his service firearm and fled. The Hawks’ investigation led to the arrest of the wife and the hitman.”<\/p>\n

Biyela was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, 15 years’ imprisonment for robbery with aggravating circumstances, and 15 years’ imprisonment for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.<\/p>\n

Nelisiwe was sentenced to 25 years for murder and three years for defeating the ends of justice.<\/p>\n

The sentences will run concurrently.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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