Sibongile Prudence Dlamini (42) has joined first accused Nhliziyozabantu Magwanyana (34) when they appeared before the Springs Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 17 February 2025, for the murder of an Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer, Banele Skosana (32).
Skosana was killed on Friday, 07 February 2024 in Vilakazi Street in Kwa Thema. It is alleged that the deceased was offloading stock from his vehicle for a tuckshop he co-owns with with Sibongile Dlamini when he was ambushed by two unknown men who fired shots at Skosana fatally wounding him and fled the scene.
Second accused, Sibongile Dlamini who is the wife of the deceased officer was arrested on Friday, 14 February 2025, after she was linked to the murder, while accused one Magwanyana was arrested at a hostel in Kwa Thema on 10 February 2025.
Dlamini made here first appearance at Springs Magistrates Court together with co-accused Magwanyana on Monday, 17 February 2025 where the matter was postponed to Friday, 21 February 2025 for further investigations.