Durban man sentenced to 25 years for murder of two women
On March 17, 2025, the Durban High Court sentenced 31-year-old forex trader Lungani Mthethwa to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the murders of Zizipho Gabisa and Anele Mbokazi.
The two women were fatally shot on August 25, 2024, in Kenville, Sea Cow Lake, Durban.
The case, which faced earlier delays, including postponed bail hearings in September 2024, concluded with Mthethwa admitting to the killings in a plea that outlined the events leading up to the crime.
According to court records, he and his co-accused, Sandile Chili, had spent the day socializing with the victims before the situation took a deadly turn.
The sentencing sparked mixed reactions from the victims’ families, with some expressing disappointment over what they viewed as a lenient punishment.
Emotional scenes unfolded in the courtroom as the judge delivered the ruling.
