Thandi Maqubela showed delusional tendencies and lacked empathy, the Western Cape High Court found on Tuesday, after sentencing her to 18 years.

Judgment in the murder trial of Thandi Maqubela and her business associate will take a few days to hand down, says Judge John Murphy.

The trial of Thandi Maqubela, accused of killing her husband acting judge Patrick Maqubela, has been postponed by the Western Cape High Court.

Text messages sent by Thandi Maqubela to her husband, acting judge Patrick Maqubela – whom she is accused of murdering, have been read out in court.

Patrick Maqubela’s widow told Jeff Radebe that she believed her husband was addicted to sex because of his extra-marital relationships.

The death of judge Patrick Maqubela is back in the spotlight as his widow Thandi returns to the dock, charged with murder, forgery and fraud.

Thandi Maqubela, charged with the murder of her husband, acting judge Patrick Maqubela, was released on R100 000 bail on Thursday.