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Judge Kathleen Satchwell said there was no evidence that disputed his act was not intentional.

"The barrel of the gun wasn't pointed at his feet or legs. The gun was pointed at his head and back. Any shooting would have resulted in death, not injury," she said.

"I heard no evidence that suggests Mokoka moved and accidentally caused the shooting. There's no evidence that suggests any of your clothing or uniform perhaps (latched) onto the trigger... ."

There was also no evidence suggesting the gun was not properly handled, thus leading to the shooting.

Satchwell said the fact Mbatha chose not to testify had an impact on the trial.

"I deeply regret that you did not give evidence."

Sipho Mbatha shot dead Mokoka, 16, outside his grandmother's house in Braamfischerville, Soweto, on February 14.

Police had been responding to a complaint that Mokoka was part of a gang and owned a firearm.

The firearm in question was never found.

Sentencing proceedings continue.

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Aug 31, 2012

RobinH

And we have one token conviction to take our attention off the death squad dudes in Durban.
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Aug 31, 2012

missteeque

may u kindly rot in jail! its people like him who give the whole police force a bad name! sies!
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Aug 31, 2012

Papage

There goes our monies again, Nathi Mthetwa will be sued by the family and our tax money must pay for the neglegence of the police. I cant wait to hear about 42 people shot by police at Marikane, we are in for a ride, our monies will forever go to wrong hands instead of fighting crime.
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Aug 31, 2012

online~Evangelist

1 cor 6:9
Dont you know the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom, dont be deceived Neither the sexually immoral, fornicators, homosexuals, thieves, those that practice witchcraft, the list is endless

Jesus came so that sinners may come to REPENTance, so TAKE a decision while you still have time, FOR it is appointed for one to die then face judgement Heb 9:27. Today is the day for thy salvation GET saved my friend because your sin wont absolve thee in eternity
Jesus is the Way The truth and The life no one goeth to the Father except through Him

The preacher has spoken


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Aug 31, 2012

Sthibolibo

They were taught to shoot to kill and now look were he will spend the rest of his life. Waphapha Mr Mbatha. Even the guys you arrested in your prime are waiting patiently for that ASS. Ayyeye.
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Aug 31, 2012

moemish

Finally Justice has been served!!!
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Aug 31, 2012

RobinH

Although I do believe that this man should be appropriately punished, I truly believe that he is being used as a scapegoat. They were given ambiguous instructions from SHoot-to-kill Cele, and he now carries the can for a confused leadership. Still, he should not have done it. On the other hand, such a raw recruit should not have been provided with live rounds in the first place, so why aren't his commanding officers in the dock as well?
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Aug 31, 2012

Mmmooohooo

Police will be affraid to tacle THUGS like this man who has been terrising the community. Sorry broer for being jailed for a thug.
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Aug 31, 2012

7040360

Mmmooohooo
Police will be affraid to tacle THUGS like this man who has been terrising the community. Sorry broer for being jailed for a thug.
...................true..............
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Aug 31, 2012

Pitso.MCCMA.SAFA

Thanks for riddance of the bad policethug. The decision should escalate to Marikana policethughs
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