Velaphi Ndlangamandla
Velaphi Ndlangamandla (born 1966), also known as The Saloon Killer, is a South African robber and serial killer, responsible for killing 19 people between April and September 1998 in Mpumalanga. He was sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment for his crimes.[1]
Velaphi Ndlangamandla | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 54–55) Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Other names | "The Saloon Killer" |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | 137 years' imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 19 |
Span of crimes | April–September 1998 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State(s) | Mpumalanga |
Date apprehended | September 10, 1998 |
On April 4, 1997, after stealing a .22 Anschütz rifle from Jacobus Christoffel van Schalkwyk, colloquially called a "saloon", Ndlangamandla also stole another shotgun, ammunition, radios, jewelry, clothing, cash and some food, before going on a further crime spree. A police task team, headed by Police Superintendent Izak van Zyl, arrested Ndlangamandla at the Phoswa village near Piet Retief on September 10, 1998. He was charged with 19 counts of murder charges, 9 of attempted murder, 6 of robbery, one of attempted robbery, 5 of housebreaking, indecent assault, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and pointing a firearm. Ndlangamandla was convicted of all charges, and sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment. The provincial police commissioner, Eric Nkabinde, praised the policemen's work, and warned all other criminals that they would not get away for long.[1]
References
- "'Saloon killer' gets 137 years for 19 murders". IOL. 19 September 2000.
Bibliography
- Micki Pistorius (2012). Strangers On The Street - Serial homicide in South Africa. ISBN 9780143527176.
- Micki Pistorius (2012). Catch me a Killer: Serial murders - a profiler's true story. ISBN 9780143526827.