Stepdad plotted murder of disabled daughter for insurance payouts

A WESTERN Cape stepfather who hired hitmen to kill his adopted daughter has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

- WENDY DONDOLO

The High Court of South Africa: Western Cape Division, sitting in Knysna, convicted and sentenced Mboneleli Msila, who masterminded the plan to kill his disabled daughter so he could benefit from three funeral policies amounting to R600 000.

The victim, 23-year-old Nosipho Mafana, was shot 15 times in April 2022. She was adopted by Msila and his wife when she was 11 years old.

Msila hired hitmen Mbulelo Jack, Monde Tshemese, and Lungisile Lucas to carry out the hit.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Msila received a double life sentenceone for murder and the other for conspiracy to commit murder.

Tshemese, who carried out the hit, also received two life sentences, as well as five years for illegal possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.