A man who left the community is shock after he killed his wife inside the church was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Mundalamo Avhapfani Eric from Sidou Village in Thohoyandou in Limpopo was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Thohoyandou High Court on Wednesday.
The 55-year-old, Eric was sentenced for the crime he committed on Saturday, 30 March 2024 where the accused followed his wife to a church service in Makonde Village.
According to the court papers, Eric who was armed with a firearm, entered the church and fatally shot his 43-year-old wife, Mbedzi Funanani Patience, in full view of the congregation.
Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Spokespersons, Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said that the Thohoyandou Police were alerted about the horrific incident and a case of murder was opened.
“The matter was allocated to Constable Mashamba Mmbengeni Clovis of the Thohoyandou Detective Service, who conducted meticulous and dedicated investigations. On Monday, 01 April 2024, the accused handed himself over to the police and was formally charged with the murder of his wife.
“After 21 months of extensive investigations and multiple court appearances, the Thohoyandou High Court ultimately sentenced himto life imprisonment. Additionally, he was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” she said.