Her phone rang, so he killed her: 30 years for man who murdered his girlfriend
“During the assault, the accused repeatedly struck the deceased on the head and neck with a pick handle, causing fatal injuries,” State Advocate Zilindile Phindiso told the court.
A Victim Impact Statement prepared by the deceased’s mother and facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Nomfundo Mokoena described the family’s loss.“We urge the court to consider the seriousness and prevalence of gender-based violence and domestic violence,” Advocate Phindiso said, asking that any deviation from minimum sentencing not fall below 25 years’ direct imprisonment.
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