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The South African
4 days ago
- The South African
Life behind bars for NMU student [video]
A Nelson Mandela University student who stabbed his former partner to death in her dorm room has been sentenced to life behind bars. The George Regional Court found 20-year-old Luyanda Mahlanza guilty of murdering Zimkhitha Ntshisela, also a 20-year-old student, rejecting his version of events that painted the attack as self-defence. Mahlanza attacked Ntshisela on 6 June 2023 in her university residence. According to IOL , the pair were alone in her room when students heard a commotion and called a student assistant. Read the full version of the ' NMU student sentenced to life for girlfriend's murder' article. Using a spare key, the assistant entered the room and found Mahlanza in the act of repeatedly stabbing Ntshisela. The assistant managed to restrain him, stopping the attack. During the trial, Mahlanza claimed Ntshisela had confronted him about cheating and came at him with a knife. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
The South African
4 days ago
- The South African
NMU student sentenced to life for girlfriend's murder
A Nelson Mandela University student who stabbed his former partner to death in her dorm room has been sentenced to life behind bars. The George Regional Court found 20-year-old Luyanda Mahlanza guilty of murdering Zimkhitha Ntshisela, also a 20-year-old student, rejecting his version of events that painted the attack as self-defence. Mahlanza attacked Ntshisela on 6 June 2023 in her university residence. According to IOL , the pair were alone in her room when students heard a commotion and called a student assistant. Using a spare key, the assistant entered the room and found Mahlanza in the act of repeatedly stabbing Ntshisela. The assistant managed to restrain him, stopping the attack. During the trial, Mahlanza claimed Ntshisela had confronted him about cheating and came at him with a knife. The court rejected the claim due to a lack of evidence, and prosecutor Advocate Karin Barnard accused the student of planning the murder and acting out of rage. The court noted that Mahlanza's late guilty plea seemed more tactical than remorseful. An attempt to soften his punishment rather than accept responsibility. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- IOL News
Fraudster gets eight years for house scam
Riaan Dandrey Belelie was sentenced at the George Regional Court on Wednesday for a fraudulent house sale transaction, which cost the complainant R300 000. Image: Supplied / Hawks A George man has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for defrauding a complainant of R300 000 in housing sale scam. Riaan Dandrey Belelie, 39, was sentenced at the George Regional Court on Wednesday, said Hawks spokesperson Zinzi Hani. According to Hani, Belelie went about the transaction in 2018. On the sentence, Hani said: 'This comes after he entered into a plea agreement with the State on charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. He was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, of which four years is suspended for five years. 'It is reported that on August 3, 2018, the complainant agreed to sell a house to the accused for the amount of R780 000. According to the terms of the agreement, the accused should pay a deposit of R350 000 on the date of signing the contract,' said Hani. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The court heard that the balance of R430 000 should be paid in three instalments of R143 334, and further, the amount of R5000 per month for rent from September 2018 until November 2018. 'On August 5, 2018, a proof of payment to the amount of R300 000 was sent via email to the complainant. It was sent on a Standard Bank internet banking letterhead. Upon the receipt of proof of payment, the accused moved into the property. It was later discovered that the proof of payment was forged. This led to the arrest of the accused, which further resulted in his sentencing,' said Hani. The complainant suffered a potential loss of R300 000 and Belelie will effectively serve four years' direct imprisonment. Cape Times
IOL News
22-05-2025
- IOL News
Fraudster sentenced to eight years for R300,000 house sale scam
Riaan Dandrey Belelie was sentenced at the George Regional Court on Wednesday for a fraudulent house sale transaction, which cost the complainant R300 000. Image: Supplied / Hawks A fraudster has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment after defrauding a complainant of R300,000. The convict, 39-year-old Riaan Dandrey Belelie, was sentenced at the George Regional Court on Wednesday for a fraudulent house sale transaction, as confirmed by Hawks spokesperson Zinzi Hani. According to Hani, Belelie went about the transaction in 2018. On the sentence, Hani said: 'This comes after he entered into a plea agreement with the State on charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. He was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, of which four years is suspended for five years. 'It is reported that on 3 August 2018, the complainant agreed to sell a house to the accused for the amount of R780,000. According to the terms of the agreement, the accused should pay a deposit of R350,000 on the date of signing the contract,' said Hani. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The court heard that the balance of R430,000 should be paid in three instalments of R143,334, and further, the amount of R5,000 per month for rent from September 2018 until November 2018. 'On 5 August 2018, a proof of payment to the amount of R300,000 was sent via email to the complainant. It was sent on a Standard Bank internet banking letterhead. Upon the receipt of proof of payment, the accused moved into the property. It was later discovered that the proof of payment was forged. This led to the arrest of the accused, which further resulted in his sentencing,' said Hani. The complainant suffered a potential loss of R300,000 and Belelie will effectively serve four years' direct imprisonment.
