The Limpopo High Court in Polokwane sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the murder of the mayor of the Collins Chabane Municipality, Moses Maluleke, in July 2022.
The men - Shumani Nemadodzi, 48, Avhatakali Isaac Mudau, 39, Wiseman Baloyi, 37, Tshianeo Munyai, 32, and Pfunzo Lidzebe, 33 - appeared in court on Thursday, said National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malaba-Dzhangi.
They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder and possession of an unlicenced firearm and ammunition.