11/10/2025
Life Sentences Handed Down to Zanele Nhleko From Makgakgapatse Village and Kenneth Moyana for Heinous Crime
In a landmark case that has shaken the community, Zanele Lucky Nhleko and her accomplice, Kenneth Moyana, have been sentenced to life in prison for murder, plus 50 years for housebreaking and attempted murder by the Waterval Regional Court. The duo was found guilty of murdering 11-year-old Kgopotso Moseamedi and attempting to murder her 74-year-old mother-in-law, Mamatome Moseamedi.
The crime, which occurred in 2023 at Makgakgapatse village outside Giyani, was met with widespread outrage and calls for justice. Despite Nhleko and Moyana's vehement denials, the court found them guilty, and the sentence reflects the severity of their crimes.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for vigilance and protection of vulnerable individuals. The sentencing brings closure to the victims' family and serves as a reminder that justice will be pursued relentlessly in the face of heinous crimes.