Life sentences for trio who murdered Tongaat teen Andile Mbuthu
Three men have begun serving life sentences for
the murder of Tongaat teenager Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu.
The 16-year-old was assaulted and his body dumped in a local river four years ago.
He was accused of stealing liquor from a tavern in Hambanathi.
The tavern owner and main suspect, Mlungisi Thabethe, was killed in a drive-by shooting before the start of the trial.
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The National Prosecuting Authority in KZN says sentences were handed down against the other co-accused this week.
The Verulam Regional Court sentenced Andile Nhleko, Mncedisi Mzobe, and Lindani Ndlovu to life and various terms of imprisonment for murder and kidnapping.
Their co-accused, Malusi Mthembu, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murder and another three years for kidnapping.
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