“The benefits of direct imprisonment have not been forthcoming.”
Thulani Mbele
Mdluli and Mthunzi were last year each convicted on two counts of assault, two counts of kidnapping and two of assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. Manana was then forced to accompany Mthunzi and Mdluli to Orange Farm, where Buthelezi and Ramogibe were found. Ramogibe was assaulted.“The benefits of direct imprisonment have not been forthcoming. The state has not told the court how the interests of society are best served by the incarceration of the accused,” Nobangule said.
Nobangule admitted that the crimes Mthunzi had been convicted of were serious and said the court was free to impose any sentence it deemed appropriate, after having weighed all factors.
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