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Jul 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

Court sentences gunman to eight life terms in Gqeberha

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A Gqeberha High Court sentenced Mzwandile Mahambehlala to eight life terms for the KwaZakhele birthday party massacre.
WHO: Acting Judge Mziwonke Samson Dunywa; Mzwandile Mahambehlala
WHAT: Sentenced Mahambehlala to eight life imprisonment terms on eight murder counts, plus additional firearm, ammunition, and attempted murder sentences running concurrently.
WHEN: Jul 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: Gqeberha, South Africa
WHY: The sentencing followed Mahambehlala’s conviction for the execution-style killing of eight people at a birthday party in KwaZakhele.

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