On 2 December 2010, the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) released a statement regarding the conviction of a police Captain, Fanyana Aldrin Sibuyi (39) who was stationed Vosloorus South African Police Service (SAPS) for the murder of a 16 year old boy, Vusi Zwane. The accused, Captain Sibuyi appeared before the South Gauteng High Court today, 3 December 2010 for sentencing. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
It is alleged that on 1 January 2009 the police received a complaint of armed robbery in Vosloorus. The police went on a search and found the suspects at Vosloorus stadium. Upon noticing the police, the suspects ran away and a chase ensued which led to the arrest of one suspect. Whilst the other policemen were chasing the other suspect, Captain Sibuyi ran after two school boys who were not connected to the robbery. One boy managed to escape but the deceased; Vusi Zwane was shot and killed whilst raising his hands to surrender.
The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) investigated the matter. The case was heard before the South Gauteng High Court and Captain Sibuyi was found guilty of murder.
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South African Police Service captain sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder: Vosloorus CAS 429/01/2009
