Katlego Sekhu
Thulani Ngcobo, widely known as Pitch Black Afro, has been released from prison after being granted a special remission of sentence.
Ngcobo was sentenced to ten years imprisonment in 2020 for culpable homicide, of which five were suspended.
The artist was found guilty of murdering his partner, Catherine Modisane, during an altercation.
Modisane’s death resulted from blunt-force trauma to the head. Her lifeless body was discovered on December 31, 2018, at a bed and breakfast establishment in Johannesburg.
The musician was initially charged with murder, which was later amended to culpable homicide in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.
According to TshisaLIVE, Correctional Services Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo revealed that Ngcobo was released from jail last Friday.
“The department can confirm Thulani Ngcobo was released as his sentence expired on August 18. He benefited from the special remission of sentence.
Culpable homicide is among the offences covered by the special remission of sentences. There are no conditions to his release as his sentence has expired,” said Nxumalo.
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