By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (28) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Keimoes Regional Court for murder. On 10 May 2022, Benwill Pico had an argument with the Koos Sebolai (48) at a dumping site.

The ZF Mgcawu Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said, Pico stabbed Sebolai mutliple times on the upper body. She said Sebolai succumbed to his injuries and the matter was reported to the police.

“Pico was released on bail until the time of conviction, where he was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Piet Eiman for the excellent work. Otola also welcomed the sentencing in this murder case.

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