The family of a security guard who was murdered by a man dubbed the “Shoprite robber“ has breathed a sigh of relief after he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the May 2017 hostage drama
Cape Town - The family of a security guard who was murdered by a man dubbed the Shoprite robber have breathed a sigh of relief after he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the May 2017 hostage drama.
He received 15 years for robbery aggravated, five years for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and five years for the possession of unlicensed ammunition. She had previously described Castle as a loving father and a good husband who had an amazing relationship with his son, while staff hailed him a hero.
She added, according to her witness statement, that she now still feared for her life. Marasha had been the wounded suspect during the incident, and later he would pose threats to potential witnesses should they take the stand. “In my view, the offender has not exhibited any remorse for his actions. He did not show any remorse at any stage during the proceedings for his criminal behaviour. Despite anxious consideration, I am unable to find any redeeming factors in favour of the offender in mitigation of sentence. To the contrary, I find only aggravating factors.”
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