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20/08/2026

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[FIVE MURDER ACCUSED FACE FULL MIGHT OF THE LAW IN KAKAMAS]

The Regional Court in Kakamas has recently handed down hefty sentences to four accused persons in connection with the murder of Seholo Magunyaza (28), which was committed on 30 June 2019 at approximately 03:00.

It was heard in court that the deceased, Seholo Magunyaza, was involved in an altercation with the five accused persons on the said date. The deceased was subsequently severely assaulted by the accused.

The evidence presented before the court revealed that the deceased was stabbed with a knife, kicked, and repeatedly stomped on while lying on the ground. It was further heard that a brick was also thrown at his head, and as a result, he succumbed to the injuries and was subsequently declared deceased at the scene.

The case was heard in court, where four of the five accused were convicted of murder, while the fifth accused was acquitted.

The four accused who were found guilty of murder committed with common purpose were sentenced as follows:

Accused 1 – Adrian Louw (27): 20 years’ imprisonment.

Accused 2 – Ulrich Heyn (29): 15 years’ imprisonment, with three years suspended for five years.

Accused 3 – Ashley Beukes (27): 20 years’ imprisonment.

Accused 4 – Ronald Hendriks (27): 15 years’ imprisonment, with three years suspended for five years.

Accused 5 – Rivaldo Heyn (28): Acquitted.

The ZF Mgcawu District Management welcomes the outcome of the court proceedings, and the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Nolan Brand, attached to Kakamas Detectives, was commended for conducting the investigation meticulously.


https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php?page=2

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane addressed the CEC that engagement must go beyond dialogue - it must lead to action in the SAPS department.

Navigating the challenges faced by the South African Police Service, our focus remains priority for our members, our communities and the future of policing. We need stronger partnerships between management and organised labour, ethical and accountable leadership, improved resources, safer working conditions, career development and a culture where professionalism and discipline are non-negotiable.

The reset agenda must be about restoring what matters, strengthening what works and doing things differently where necessary. Let us choose partnership over paralysis, dialogue over division and solutions over excuses. Together, we can build a professional, ethical, disciplined, capable and accountable police service - one that protects those who protect our communities.