By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
1 October 2025- The Delportshoop General Detectives have successfully secured a 10-year prison sentence for the accused, Thomas Gundry (51), who was convicted of killing Katriena Buffel (31) between 20 and 21 June 2015 in Delportshoop. The police said during proceedings in the Kimberley Regional Court, it was revealed that on 21 June 2015, the body of the deceased was found lying motionless along a road in Kesiekama, Delportshoop.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the victim had sustained visible bruises and a swollen face. Sam said investigations linked her partner, who was the last person seen with her alive, to the crime.
“He was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. Gundry was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment. In addition, he was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.
The acting Frances Baard District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, praised Detective Sergeant Raphael Khoboko for his diligent and meticulous investigation, which ensured the successful prosecution and incarceration of the accused. Mtongana said the South African Police Service continues to encourage the public to provide feedback on policing services through the “RATE OUR SERVICE” online survey and to report criminal activity via the MySAPS App or by contacting 08600 10111.
“All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” he said.
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