Durban – Members of the infamous gang “KZN 26” are likely to spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Twenty-four members were all given life sentences plus more then 100 years on Friday by Judge Jan Combrink for several crimes, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, theft and kidnapping.
Thirteen of the men were sentenced to life and 168 years as they were also convicted of illegal possession of AK47 firearms.
The rest of the men were sentenced to 148 years. One of the accused, Lebohang Mothepu, died during the trial and another, Bhekinkosi Kunene, was acquitted in March this year.
The Guardian 