Richard Mdluli and former colleague get five years in jail
The judge said of the former crime intelligence boss and Mthembeni Mthunzithe’s actions that the only appropriate sentence is a custodial one
29 September 2020 - 14:45
Former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and his former colleague Mthembeni Mthunzi have each been sentenced to five years in prison for an incident that happened more than 20 years ago when they kidnapped Mdluli’s customary wife.
Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng said he had considered all types of sentences to be imposed on the two, including a non-custodial sentence, a custodial sentence, victim compensation and a fine...
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