By OBAKENG MAJE
Rustenburg- A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Tlhabane Regional Court for killing his girlfriend. In 2021, Nkosiyazi Zibambele (43) stabbed his girlfriend, Ncebakazi Mdingi to death.
North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane said Zibambele and Mdingi were at a shebeen in Sondela Informal Settlement, outside Rustenburg on 17 October 2021 evening, when Mdingi asked for a beer from another man.
“Zibambele got agitated, then drew a knife and stabbed Mdingi several times. Mdingi was rushed to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The police were informed and Zibambele was traced. He was later arrested and charged with murder.
“Subsequent to the court appearance, Zibamele was granted bail, but he absconded. He was ultimately re-arrested and his bail was successfully opposed. Zibambele remained in custody until his trial and sentencing,” he said.
Tselanyane further said the court also declared Zibambele unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000. (Act No. 60 of 2000).
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, and the Director of Prosecution in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari lauded the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Sethunye Tobokane of Boitekong Detectives, and the prosecutor in this case, Aubrey Mataboge and all other role players for their collaborative efforts to ensure that Zibambele was brought to book and sentenced.
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