Hammarsdale murder accused gets 30 years behind bars
A man who pleaded guilty to a family massacre in Hammarsdale has begun serving a lengthy jail term.
Twenty-four-year-old Sisenda Mvinjana was sentenced on Friday after being found guilty by the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
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Mvinjana was convicted on six charges of murder and one of attempted murder, and sentenced to 30-years behind bars.
He was arrested by a Provincial Task Team in the Eastern Cape, last month.
Police say he was found in possession of a 9mm pistol - thought to be the same firearm used in killings in Georgedale.
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Officers say their investigation continues - as they're still searching for more suspects.
The province's top brass commended the investigating officers for their persistence in arresting the suspect and for making sure they send a well-prepared docket for prosecution.
The family members were attacked at their home in January by at least five people.