By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (31) has been sentenced to 15 years for murder by the Upington Regional Court on 19 December 2023. The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said on 20 March 2021, the deceased, Max Loittering (66) was sitting together with the accused, Ryno Davids (31) at a residence in Straussburg. Masegela said an argument ensued between the two.

“The accused stood up and stabbed the deceased with a knife in his neck. The deceased was transported to hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

“Davids was arrested and convicted for murder. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court. The Management of the South African Police Service in the ZF Mgcawu District welcomed the sentence,” said Masegela.

Meanwhile, the Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Thabo Mphuthi, applauded the Investigation Officer, Sergeant Vanessa Van Der Westhuisen for the excellent investigation that secured the conviction.

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