Wednesday, 08 December 2010
Abahlali baseMjondolo & Rural Network Press Statement
Victory Against Farm Murders in the eShowe Regional Court
Justice was delayed for Thembinkosi Mpanza and Vukani Shange but it was not, in the end, denied. Moments ago Jabulani Sithole and Phumlani Thusi were convicted of murder and attempted murder in the eShowe Regional Court.
This case dates back to 17 June 2006 when Thembinkosi Mpanza was 17 and Vukani Shange was 16 years. They were shot to death by the Farm Watch on Horse Shoe Farm near eShowe. They had taken some sugar cane to chew on while walking home from school. For this, the crime of enjoying the fruits of their own land, they were killed. There is more information on the case here.