Muti killer gets life
ALTHOUGH the family of the young Soshanguve girl who was brutally murdered welcomed the judgment and sentencing of her killer, they are worried that some of her body parts are still missing.
VICTIM: Masego Kgomo, who was killed on December 31 2009
IN THE DOCK: Accused Brian Mangwale during his sentencing in the Pretoria High Court yesterday for Masego Kgomo's murder. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Pretoria News
There was evidence the girl was still alive when her womb and breast were cut out. They were sold to a traditional healer for R4,800
Our concern is that he was not alone in the crime. He must reveal those who were the conspirators so that we can get Masego's body parts
Brian Mangwale was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Pretoria High Court yesterday for murdering 10-year-old Masego Kgomo in December 2009.
Speaking to Sowetan after the judgment, family spokesman Meshack Nkabinde said they were satisfied with both the judgment and sentence.
"We are happy and we reiterate what we have said before - that he should rot in jail," he said.
"But our concern is that he was not alone in the crime. He must reveal those who were the conspirators so that we can get Masego's body parts," Nkabinde said.
Mangwale showed little emotion and smiled slightly after being sentenced.
People in the public gallery jeered as he was being led down the steps to the court cells.
Judge Billy Mothle sentenced Mangwale to life imprisonment for the December 2009 murder of the 10-year-old schoolgirl and another six years imprisonment for kidnapping her.
The judge said the manner in which she was killed was severely aggravating.
There was evidence the girl was still alive when her womb and breast were cut out. They were sold to a traditional healer for R4,800.
Mothle said Mangwale failed to show any remorse throughout the trial and, despite making a number of confessions about the murder, insisted that he was innocent.
He never told the court who his co-conspirators were and participated in looking for his victim when he knew where she was.
Because of Mangwale's actions her family would never have closure because there was no indication of what the other people did or where they were.
The judge said the extraction of body parts for use as muti to solve marital, financial or personal problems had never been proved effective.
Criminals who preyed on children had no place in society and must be removed for their own safety and the safety of others, Mothle said.
Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana welcomed the sentence.
"He belongs in jail and he must rot in jail.
"I agree with the judge that this muti and witchcraft is unscientific and unfounded," she said.
"Those out there who continue this barbaric witchcraft must know they will be met with the full force of the law . This is not traditional healing. This is murder."
Last week Xingwana planted a tree in memory of Masego as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Child Abuse campaign.
A memorial park is planned at the place where her body was found.
ayobaness
remorse or no remorseif u r a killer u deserve to rot in jail
or have yo potatoes cut
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SifisoHadebe
I can't believe that some people still believe in muti.Dispelling these myths should become every school's duty.
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ayobaness
theres is nothing wrong beleiving in sangomasbut there is something wrong beleiving in human
parts for healing nd lucky, if u were born poor
ull die poor if u were born rich ull die rich
there is one taxi owner that i know he killed his
children taking their body parts to sangomas
beleiving hell have many taxis instead he always
waste money puting petrol his taxi everyday
but he still as poor as ever, that taxi is now a skorokoro
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Pabi
I don't believe in sangomas, but i believe that there are some who are fly by night and there are ones who are doing the right things, at least Masego's case has been laid to rest and her little soul may rest in peace though she died very painful taking out parts while she was still alive that pain her mom will leave with it for the rest of her life I feel sorry for her and the rest of the family for this tragedic death of their loved onesas for Mangwale let satan wait for you and teach u a lesson or two where ever you and satan meet.
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Charmaboy
He does not deserve to be in jail, but deserves mob justice. ba*tard!Report Abuse
Gudguy
Where is sangaoma?? She/He is suppose to get life sentence as well..Report Abuse
maftowncity
@ayobanessJail is not good for the monster,cos you are still going to pay him,he is going to chow your money.How about we put him under the shadow of guillotine?
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