Kaya 959 Reporter
The killer of Matwete actor Sibusiso Khwinana was sentenced to 23 years in direct jail by the Pretoria High Court in relation to the actor’s killing during a robbery in 2019.
Julius Lucas, a Tanzanian national, was convicted of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and violating the immigration statute in February 2022.
Lucas appeared in court and Judge Portia Phahlane ordered that he be returned to his homeland after serving his sentence.
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The judge also said that the judgment be made available to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the National Director of Public Prosecutions.
The National Prosecuting Authority has expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision.
Lumka Mahanjana who is the NPA Spokesperson says the killer was an opportunistic robber
“In court, the prosecutor said that Lucas was an opportunistic robber and this should not be seen as a robbery gone wrong and he had intentions of killing Sibusiso. Sibusiso’s father said in his victim impact statement that it was painful to bury a child unnecessary because of greed. The judge said Lucas showed no remorse and he robbed South Africa of a talent.” said Mahanjana.
Sibusiso Khwinana (25) who played one of the lead roles in one of Mzansi’s current box office hits, Matwetwe died in an alleged robbery in Pretoria CBD, where he was stabbed to death.
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