Thembekile Letlape, widely known as “The Pastry Chef,” was brutally murdered in 2024. Her partner, Sibusiso Zitha, has now been found guilty in the Johannesburg High Court.
He admitted to killing Thembekile by stabbing her multiple times during an argument at their apartment in Fourways, Johannesburg. Their 10-year-old daughter witnessed the horrific incident.
The court has postponed the case to August 28 to allow for a pre-sentence report. The National Prosecuting Authority welcomed his guilty plea, noting that it shows he is taking responsibility for his actions. They remain confident that the court will impose a fair sentence after considering arguments from both the prosecution and defence.