Murder accused, Sandile “Bit” Mchunu (26) appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates’ Court on 13 June 2018 and was successfully sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for killing his friend, Themba Laurence Zondi (23).
Mchunu is alleged to have stolen the deceased’s belongings which led to an argument. On 22 May 2016, Mchunu came to Zondi’s residence in Slangspruit area, stabbed him on the head and fled the scene.
Zondi was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on arrival. An intensive investigation led the investigators to Kwa Dambuza area where the accused was hiding. He was arrested and charged. The matter was set for trial and the evidence presented by the investigating officer was overwhelming which led to the accused being successfully prosecuted.
South Africa Today – South Africa News
