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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the 17 victims of the horrific mass murder that took place in two incidents on Friday in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. This unimaginable tragedy has left an indelible mark on their communities, and our thoughts are with all those affected by …
Remarks by Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu: The Ministry of Police is encouraged with the level of response that has been meted out to ruthless criminals across the country. We are at this stage, confident that our men and women in blue working with key stakeholders in the fight against crime – are on the …
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Discovery Vitality is excited to host the second edition of its popular Vitality Run Series in Gqeberha next week. The BayRun will be hosted by 32Gi athletic club on Saturday, 5 October, and will start and finish at Cape Recife High School. The Vitality Run Series was introduced in 2017, with the aim to help …
In the News Today: On September 20, 2024, Andile Nyoka faced the Gqeberha High Court for the brutal murder of Sergeant Mario Nell in Motherwell. Nyoka, who had attacked Nell during a court session on May 3, 2023, received a life sentence plus 57 years for his shocking crime. The courtroom buzzed with tension as …
Man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a police officer
The Gqeberha High Court has sentenced Andile Nyoka (30) to life in prison for the murder of a police officer, armed robbery and kidnapping.
Nyoka was also given an additional 57 years direct imprisonment.
On 3 May 2023, Nyoka was before the Motherwell Magistrate's Court for another matter, where he approached an on duty police official, Sergeant Mario Nell (40), who was a court orderly at the time.
Subsequently, Nyoka, for no apparent reason, started to fight with Nell and disarmed him of his service pistol. Nyoka shot Nell and he succumbed to the bullet wounds. Nell was declared deceased at the scene. Thereafter, Nyoka fled the scene and hijacked a taxi outside the court in an attempt to escape.
A few minutes later on the same day, he was apprehended inside the taxi by the Motherwell Visible Policing Unit and appeared before court, where he was remanded in custody.
The docket was handed over to the Hawks for a thorough probe.
Nyoka made numerous court appearances until his sentencing by the Gqeberha High Court on 20 September 2024 and has been in custody since his arrest.
The Eastern Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, welcomed the sentence and commended the team for the good work. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:55
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