A 31 year old police Constable, Elliot Khaka has been found guilty for murder and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. Constable Khaka was stationed at SAPS Sasolburg in the Free State when he shot and killed a 20 year old male, Sombane Lungile at a local tavern on 8 April 2010. It is alleged that the deceased had attempted to steal a car belonging to another Constable who was with the accused.
Constable Khaka drew his pistol and shot the deceased twice on the chest and head and left. He later returned and again shot the deceased again on the chest and head.
The ICD took over the matter for investigation. Khaki was later arrested appeared in court on a charge of murder.
On the 11 November 2010 the accused Constable was convicted of murder at Parys High Court. He was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on 12 November 2010.
Source: Independent Complaints Directorate
South African Police Service (SAPS) Constable sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murder: Sasolburg
