A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Pretoria High Court for the murder of her family, which took place when she was just 15 years old.
The tragic incident occurred in 2016 at their home in Mmakau, Brits, where her parents and siblings lost their lives in a calculated plan driven by financial gain.
At the time, the teenager enlisted the help of her two cousins to commit the murders, using her father’s firearm. After the killings, she received an insurance payout and paid her cousins R100,000 for their involvement in the crime.
This sentencing brings closure to a case that has shocked the community and underscores the devastating effects of greed. The young woman’s actions led to the destruction of her own family, and the court’s ruling reflects the severity of her crimes. The 25-year prison sentence serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can arise from such acts.