A Ugandan national was given two life sentences for the brutally killing a couple in Limpopo.
The thorough investigation carried out by detectives at SAPS Northam in the Waterberg District resulted in the substantial sentence of Sulaiman Kamya (29), a Ugandan national, to two life terms in prison for the brutal murder of a couple in what authorities have determined to be a retaliatory attack. Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, the Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Limpopo, has commended this meticulous investigation.
The tragic events began on January 4, 2019, when Joshua Mutaasa, 38, and his wife Rita, 43, were found dead at their Wildebeeslaagte, Northam, home.
The couple had been brutally attacked with a sharp object prior to their residence being set on fire, the investigation found. During the ordeal, the couple’s silver BMW vehicle was also stolen.
After following up on several leads, detectives were able to track down the suspect and bring him to Rustenburg, North West, where he was arrested the same day.
At the suspect’s home, important evidence was found, including one of the victim’s smartphones and blood-stained pants.
The stolen car was found at a nearby scrapyard after more investigation, and the male victim’s other possessions were found in an open area.
Evidence that the murders were planned and resulted from a disagreement over the sale of the couple’s car came to light during the trial.
The accused had first consented to pay for the car in installments, but subsequently requested a refund, which sparked a violent altercation and the terrible deaths of both parties.
The investigation’s lead detective, Detective Sergeant Thabiso Seshoka, successfully contested the accused’s bail request, and on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Modimolle Regional Court condemned him.
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe stressed following the sentence, saying, “The accused’s sentencing serves as a stern warning that such brutal acts of violence will not be tolerated in our society.” Our police officers are still committed to working nonstop to stop tragedies like this and to apprehend those guilty of crimes.
