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Media Statement
KWAZULU-NATAL -On Friday, 29 November 2024, Durban High Court sentenced Faith Nongcebo Ntombela (44) to life imprisonment for murder of her husband Captain Zwelakhe Ntombela who was stationed at Durban Metro Police. Captain Ntombela was shot and killed whilst he was arriving at his home in Umlazi on 3 May 2023. A case of murder was reported at Umlazi police station and the case docket was allocated to Hawks members from Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation for intensive investigation. During investigation, it was discovered that his private and service firearms were stolen by his wife before the shooting incident. In July last year, Mzo Ntombela (28) was arrested by the Hawks members working together with National Intervention Unit at Msinga area where he was hiding and Captain Ntombela’s firearms were recovered at Mzo’s homestead in KwaMaphumulo. Mzo’s arrest led to the arrest of his accomplices, Nongcebo, Khulani Cele and Sithembiso Khumalo. Mzo appeared in court few times and he pleaded guilty. He was then sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for murder. Today, Nongcebo was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, 10 years imprisonment for theft of firearms and two years imprisonment for defeating the ends of justice. Her sentence will run concurrently. Cele and Khumalo will continue with the trial in April 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona welcomed the sentence and commended the members for the good work of presenting a well-investigated docket before court. Ends
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