Fatal stabbing of girlfriend, man sentenced to 15 years, Durban

South African Police Service

Fatal stabbing of girlfriend, man sentenced to 15 years, Durban
Fatal stabbing of girlfriend, man sentenced to 15 years, Durban

The Durban High Court sentenced a 30 year old man for killing his 25 year old of girlfriend in July 2019.

On 2 July 2019, the accused Khaya Mkhize (30) went to visit the mother of his child, Philile Mbongo (25) at L Section in Umlazi.

On his arrival they had a heated argument and as a result Khaya stabbed the victim several times. The victim was declared dead at the scene and the accused was arrested.

A case of murder was opened at the Bhekithemba police station for investigation. The accused made several appearances at Court. On 5 December 2019, the accused appeared in the Durban High Court and was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the investigating officer for a quality investigation which led to the accused being convicted and sentenced.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service