Tebogo Msimanga |
A Soshanguve couple, Sibusiso Mahlangu (33) and Lerato Mahlangu (32) appeared at the Soshanguve Magistrates’ Court. They are facing charges of premeditated murder, defeating the administration of justice and fraud. It is alleged that on 02 January 2022, the couple killed a man and burnt the body of the deceased at their house in Block HH, Soshanguve.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Gauteng Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said it is further alleged that the wife Lerato, obtained a fraudulent death certificate from the Department of Home Affairs, claiming that her husband Sibusiso, died in the fire and later claimed life policies.
The couple was arrested for this matter on 20 April 2023, after the husband was found in possession of a stolen car in Hammanskraal.
Mahanjan said upon his arrest and processing, it was discovered that he was registered as deceased. The matter is remanded to 18 May 2023, for a formal bail application.
