Lungisa Mafuneka, 50, was convicted and sentenced earlier this week by the Khayelitsha magistrate's court for crimes ranging from robbery with aggravating circumstances to kidnapping and extortion after he pleaded guilty.

The Port Shepstone serious organised crime investigation unit has brought charges against Sgt Ntokozo Mngqithi, 34, who is in custody for allegedly shooting Sgt Ntombi Mbanjwa at her home.