The National Prosecuting Authority said it welcomed the sentencing of Mpho Kgopane, who faced additional charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
"Kgopane, armed with a firearm, approached Manaka and demanded his service pistol, and shot him twice. A month passed and Kgopane attempted to murder his neighbour, David Madlebe, by shooting and wounding him. A pre-sentence report - which was drafted by the social development department and presented by the defence - revealed that the accused worked as a cook and was from a stable family background.
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