Ivory Park’s SAPS station head welcomes lengthy prison sentences

By Dumisanai Hlatswayo

IVORY PARK - The Station Commander of the Ivory Park SAPS has welcomed with joy two lengthy sentences handed down by the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court for two murderers. Each of them was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The sentences serve as a deterrent to others who may be considering committing similar crimes, as well as sending a strong message that such violent acts are not acceptable and will not be tolerated in the community.

In 2017 and 2022, the two criminals committed two murders in Ivory Park, but they were sentenced to prison on March 30, 2023. Ngoako Motia, 26, fatally stabbed Warren Mashitisho, 23, during a robbery in 2017, killing him instantly. Mr. Motia was sentenced to 15 years in prison for this heartless act.

In the meantime, Prosper Sibanda, 23, who formerly lived in Extension Two, Ivory Park, is serving a 15-year prison sentence for the murder of his friend, Leaders Dube, whom he stabbed during an argument over a card game last year. A knife was pulled out by Mr Sibanda during the argument and he stabbed Dube multiple times in the neck. Another man who attempted to stop the fight was stabbed by him. The victim died in Rabie Ridge a short time later. Ivory Park, Ext Two, was the location of this incident. The incidents happened in Extension Two and Three, in Ivory Park.

“We have witnesses to thank for the convictions. They came forward with information when needed, thus assisting us tremendously in restoring justice for the deceased and their families,” said Brigadier David Mbongeni Ngcobo, station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS.

The Brigadier Ngcobo has called on the community in Ivory Park to continue supporting the police in maintaining law and order.