The Pietermaritzburg High Court has sentenced Ben Zimele Mbhele (32) to four life sentences for four counts of murder after he pleaded guilty to all counts. His sentence came after the court heard how he brutally murdered his sister’s children in Ncukeni area on 2 September 2017, in Port Edward.
Initial Statement issued on 09 March 2018: KwaZulu-Natal: Relative Arrested for killing Ncukeni children
Port Edward police arrested a 32 year old relative for alleged murder. He was arrested at his home in Ncukeni area after a lengthy investigation by a team of investigators tasked to solve the killing of the minors.
On 2 September 2017 at 07:00, three children aged between four and twelve were found lying inside the house with multiple stab wounds in their upper bodies and their left ears were cut.
The other body was found lying outside the house with multiple stab wounds. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. The children were alone at the time of the attack.
Four counts of murder were opened at Port Edward police station for investigation. The suspect will be charged for four counts of murder. He will appear in the Ramsgate Magistrates’ Court on 12 March 2018.
The KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa commended the investigating team for the arrest. “We will ensure that a well-prepared docket is sent to court so that the accused can be prosecuted for these horrendous acts.
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