Pretoria – The High Court in Pretoria is set to deliver sentencing today for Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu, who were convicted of the premeditated murder of Lerato’s former partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, as well as multiple charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit murder.
The Heinous Crime
On January 2, 2022, the Mahlangu couple lured Sithebe to their home in Soshanguve under false pretenses. Once there, they brutally murdered him, staged the crime scene, and set his body ablaze inside the house.
Lerato Mahlangu later identified the charred remains as those of her husband, Sibusiso Mahlangu, in an attempt to defraud Old Mutual by filing three fraudulent insurance claims worth R500,000.
A Fraudulent Scheme Unraveled
The couple’s scheme began to unravel when Sibusiso Mahlangu was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. During the investigation, authorities discovered he had been falsely registered as deceased, prompting further inquiries that led to the exposure of their crimes.
The court found the couple guilty of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and three counts of fraud.
Sentencing and Public Outcry
The couple will appear in court today for the mitigation of their sentence, which will determine their fate.
This case has drawn significant public attention, with many calling for harsh punishment due to the brutal nature of the crime and the calculated intent behind their fraudulent activities.
Watch the Related Video
For more insights into this chilling case, watch the video of the couple’s court appearance: Soshanguve couple accused of faking man’s death appear in court.
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