The Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the thorough investigation carried out by Detectives at SAPS Northam in the Waterberg District.
This comes after the conviction and sentencing of Ugandan national Sulaiman Kamya (29) to two life terms of imprisonment for the heinous murder of a couple in a revenge attack.
On January 4, 2019, the charred remains of Joshua Mutaasa (38) and his wife Rita (43) were found at their home in Wildebeeslaagte, Northam.
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The investigation revealed that the couple had been brutally attacked with a sharp object before their house was set on fire. Their silver BMW sedan was also stolen during the incident.
The investigative team pursued leads to Rustenburg, North West, where Kamya was apprehended on the same day. Key evidence, including one of the deceased’s cellphones and blood-stained trousers, was discovered at the suspect’s residence.
Further inquiries led to the discovery of the stolen vehicle at a local scrapyard, and additional belongings of the male victim were found in an open field. Kamya was charged with two counts of murder and house robbery.
During the trial, evidence established that the murders were premeditated and carried out as an act of revenge. Kamya had initially agreed to buy the couple’s vehicle in installments.
He demanded his money back when he could no longer afford the payments. Upon being told he would receive the money later, Kamya became aggressive, forcibly moved into their home, and demanded the cash.
He then killed the couple, set their house on fire, and stole various items, including the disputed vehicle.
Detective Sergeant Thabiso Seshoka led the investigation and successfully opposed bail, ensuring Kamya remained in custody.
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On May 22, 2024, the Modimolle Regional Court sentenced Kamya to two life terms and an additional 15 years for house robbery.
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe remarked,
“The sentencing of the accused serves as a stern warning that such brutal acts of violence will not be tolerated in our society. Our police officers remain dedicated to working tirelessly to prevent such tragedies and to bring those responsible for criminal activities to justice.“
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