A Limpopo man who orchestrated and executed the murder of his wife has been sentenced in the Polokwane High Court.
Molabe Fannie Seribishane, 59, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Mamsy Seribishane, 52.
Seribishane was sentenced on Wednesday after being convicted in connection with the murder of his wife, a nurse who was shot and killed on October 22, 2024, while reporting for duty at Lebowakgomo Hospital.
According to police, Mamsy was attacked at about 5.30pm near the hospital gate by a gunman who fled the scene in a white Volkswagen Golf 7. A murder case was registered at Lebowakgomo SAPS and later assigned to Provincial Detectives, with the investigation led by Captain Phaladi Makola of the Provincial Tracking Team. Police revealed that the couple was in the process of divorcing.
After the murder, Seribishane went into hiding. He was subsequently arrested on November 13, 2024, while visiting his home to collect personal belongings.
“Members of the Provincial Tracking Team and Provincial Investigation Unit apprehended him and recovered a 9mm pistol in his possession. Investigations later confirmed that the firearm had been stolen in Seshego during June 2024,” police said.
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Ballistic analysis conclusively linked the firearm to the murder of Mamsy. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented before the court, Seribishane denied involvement in the crime throughout the proceedings. His bail applications were unsuccessful.
The case was prosecuted by Advocate David Sebelebele.
Crucial technological analysis evidence presented by the Hawks’ cellphone expert, Captain Machoene Mabotja, placed Seribishane at the crime scene, and his expert testimony strengthened the State’s case.
Seribishane was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, six years’ imprisonment for contravening the Domestic Violence Act, 15 years’ imprisonment for possession of an unlicensed firearm, and six years’ imprisonment for possession of ammunition.
The court also advised the family of the deceased of their right to make representations before the parole board when Seribishane becomes eligible for parole.
