Sentencing in Christine Gumira murder case to be heard from 18 August

CAPE TOWN - Three men found guilty in the case of a woman who was murdered outside Wynberg Magistrate's Court more than two years ago will only know next week how much time they will spend in prison.
 
The Western Cape High Court found Mandisi Mofu guilty of killing Christine Gumira in May 2023 while she was leaving court.
 
She was an accused in a murder case and had just agreed to turn State witness when she was attacked.

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Lukhanyo Meme and Vuminkosi Vumene were also found guilty of helping Mofu carry out the crime by identifying the victim.
 
Sentencing proceedings in the murder trial of Christine Gumira will commence on 18 August, with the State and defence expected to present their arguments before sentences are handed down to the trio.
 
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila explained: "The case has now been postponed to Monday for arguments in aggravation and mitigation of sentence. We will ask the court to impose a life imprisonment, particularly on Mr. Mofu."
 
Earlier this year, a man was also shot and killed inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, and five people have been arrested for that incident.
 
That case has been postponed to 19 September for further investigation.