Two sentenced to life imprisonment for Philippi farm attack in 2018

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Sapho Mgxwati and Makwenkwe Tungela were convicted on two charges of murder, six charges of armed robbery, two charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and two charges of attempted murder.

Cape Town - Two men received heavy sentences in the Western Cape High Court for their attack on a farm in Philippi in 2018.

During their appearance at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court, the State prosecutor at the time told the court the farm foreman had died after allegedly being shot in the back by the robbers. In a statement released by National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila said the sentences handed down were welcomed by the NPA.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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