A man (29) from Pampierstad was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment for robbery and murder after he had voluntarily presented himself at the police station.
Refilwe Diseko was arrested after admitting he had robbed and murdered the 27-year-old Phindiswa Mdityelwa, stating he used a knife in the commission of the crime.
Sgt Molefi Shemane, police spokesperson, said on 5 June 2020, a community member reported a murder to the police station in Pampierstad following the discovery of a female body in an open veld outside town.
The victim was later identified as Mdityelwa. At the time, the identity of the suspect was unknown.
Diseko was arrested on 13 March 2023, when he presented himself at the police station.
He subsequently appeared before a magistrate, where he made a formal confession under oath.
Bail was successfully opposed throughout the court proceedings, until his conviction and sentencing.
In late April this year, the Taung Regional Court found Diseko guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances and murder.
He was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for robbery and 20 years for murder.
The sentences will run consecutively, resulting in an effective 30-year term of imprisonment.
