High Court on ritual murder case
18 September 2006
Polokwane: The Premier of Limpopo Sello Moloto has joined citizens of the
province in welcoming judgment in the much publicised case of the four accused
arrested for ritual murder of Maanda Sendedza and the attempted murder of
Nyelisani Sidimela last year.
This comes after the Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo has passed three life
sentences and a total of 70 years imprisonment to the four traditional healers
accused of ritual murder and attempted murder. Upon learning of the decision,
the Premier expressed his gratitude to the community for volunteering
information which led to the arrest of the four accused and their subsequent
prosecution and sentencing by the High Court.
âFinally justice has been done, we believe these sentences will serve as a
good deterrent to other ritual murderers who may have similar intentions to
prey on the lives of unsuspecting innocent people,â said the Premier. He
further stressed that the set Task Team on ritual murders was in need of
similar co-operation from members of the community in order to ensure
successful prosecution of the fifty outstanding cases since 1994.
Enquiries: Mogale Nchabeleng
Cell: 072 632 8984
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Limpopo Provincial Government
18 September 2006
