Two Found Guilty Of Murder Of EFF Ekurhuleni Councillor

The Johannesburg High Court on Monday convicted Simon Mahuse and Frans Ntshumayelo of the murder of EFF Ekurhuleni Councillor Koketso Mojatau and his friend Siboniso Sokhele, which occurred in April 2023.

Mahuse, aged 28, and Ntshumayelo, aged 29, were found guilty of a series of violent crimes committed between January and April last year.

Evidence presented in court demonstrated that the accused targeted unsuspecting victims, using firearms to rob and murder them.

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The court found them guilty of two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, numerous counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Their arrest came on April 23 last year, following a tip-off received by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) from community members about a family involved in a robbing spree.

The tip-off led the EMPD to an address in Phumula. Upon arrival, police discovered suspicious items and called for backup, anticipating the group’s return.

Later that evening, four suspects approached the house and were confronted by the police, resulting in a shoot-out. One suspect managed to flee, while another was fatally wounded. The remaining two suspects, Mahuse and Ntshumayelo, were apprehended.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the court heard how the accused accosted their victims at gunpoint, stealing vehicles, cellphones, and other personal belongings.

Police recovered the stolen vehicles, firearms, and other personal items belonging to Mojatau. Despite pleading not guilty, senior prosecutor Matthews Rampyapedi presented overwhelming evidence that proved their guilt beyond any reasonable doubt. Sentencing is due on September 25.