14 February 2006
The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) wishes to inform you that a
police officer, who is stationed at South African Police Service (SAPS)
Bethlehem, Free State, was convicted and sentenced today, 14 February 2006, for
attempted murder and murder in the Bethlehem Magistrateâs Court.
The incident, which led to the death of Bony Mlangeni (32), occurred on
Tuesday, 7 October 2004, in Bethlehem where Inspector Phillip Mlangeni (41)
went to his auntâs place searching for his wife Bony Mlangeni who was in hiding
after obtaining a protection order against him, which resulted from an abusive
relationship. On arrival Insp Mlangeni started shooting towards the house and
as such his wife was shot on her left breast and chest, his aunt Smangele
Mlangeni (52) was also shot on her left hand.
The ICD immediately took charge of the investigation and on finalisation
thereof, forwarded the case docket to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
with a recommendation that the suspect police officer be prosecuted for
attempted murder and murder. The DPP accepted our recommendation.
Today, Tuesday, 14 February 2006, the Bethlehem Magistrateâs Court convicted
and sentenced Insp Mlangeni for 12 yearsâ imprisonment for Murder and three
yearsâ imprisonment for attempted murder, the sentence will run
concurrently.
Enquiries: Steve Mabona
ICD National Spokesperson
Cell: 082 809 1927
Issued by: Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD)
14 February 2006
