Sabelo Phewa was handed a double life sentence at the Durban High Court yesterday for gunning down Amos Ngcobo and Sibusiso Sithole in 2017.
Sithole was killed while on his way to a council meeting to discuss fraud and corruption allegations involving tenders.
COGTA MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has praised the Political Killings Task Team, whose investigations led to Phewa’s arrest and conviction.
Department spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says the MEC has welcomed the sentencing as it brings a measure of justice to the families of Sithole, Ngcobo and the people of Richmond.
The ANC in KZN has also welcomed the judgment, calling it a crucial step in dismantling political violence in the province.
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