Hefty sentence for men who went on a murder and robbery spree in Mpumalanga

Two men who were part of a group that went on a murder and robbery spree in Mpumalanga, killing three people in 2019, were sentenced to three life imprisonment terms.

Tumi Joseph Vuma, 35, and Fikson Seakga Hine, 31, appeared in the Mpumalanga High Court in Middelburg on Thursday for sentencing after they were found guilty on three counts of murder and kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, two counts of unlawful possession of firearms, and two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition.

The third member of the group, Zweli Lukhele, ditched the pair for a plea agreement and turned state witness against them. He was sentenced to 35 years imprisonment in February 2023.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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