Sandile Mantsoe

They’re ordinary people and need to hold each other accountable for their actions so that all genders can feel safe

The judge did not mince words in his sentencing, calling Mantsoe’s remorse ‘self-pity’

Judge Johnson said that the accused had “meticulously covered up the evidence,” but he was now “caught in a web of lies.”

Mantsoe was found guilty of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, murder and defeating the ends of justice

Mantsoe stabbed Mokoena and tried to dispose of her body by burning her remains

Sandile Mantsoe has pleaded not guilty to the charge and faces the possibility of life imprisonment

Lucky Nongogo said when he helped Sandile Mantsoe enter his apartment, he did not sense suspicious activity

The coroner she could not determine whether Karabo Mokoena had breathed in soot because her upper and lower airways were no longer present

When asked if Mantsoe thought he would receive any benefits from the point-out, Mantsoe allegedly responded, “[I] just want to tell the truth …”

The postponement was granted after the prosecution asked to present photographic instead of lengthy video evidence to quicken the pace of the trial

Sandile Mantsoe claimed he told police he thought ‘no one would believe him’ when he allegedly found Mokoena dead in his apartment

​Constable Helen Mahwete testified how according to murder accused Sandile Mantsoe, he and Karabo Mokoena took part in a ritual to give them “powers”

Constable Helen Mahwete was the sixth witness to be called to testify in the case against Sandile Mantsoe who is accused of killing Karabo Mokoena

Police testimony that alleges Sandile Mantsoe admitted to killing Karabo Mokoena will be admissible in his trial.

On Monday, Sandile Mantsoe her former boyfriend, pleaded not guilty to murder