Two men sentenced to 23 years for farmer’s murder in Ermelo

The Mpumalanga High Court has sentenced two men to 23 years in prison for the murder of a farmer in Ermelo. 36-year-old Mbongeni Nkosi and 38-year-old Mxolisi Mnisi were convicted of killing Jannie Weideman at Roodepoort Farm in December 2023. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the victim’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds after security officers reported seeing a suspect fleeing the property. Investigations revealed that firearms, ammunition and jewellery were stolen from the farm. The victim’s vehicle was later recovered in Breyten. #sapsMP [TWO PERPETRATORS SENTENCED FOR FARM ATTACK IN ERMELO] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, has welcomed the sentencing of two perpetrators involved in a farm attack that resulted in the murder of Mr Jannie Weideman (63) on 22 December 2023. The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, sitting in Delmas, sentenced the perpetrators on 22 October 2026. The sentenced accused are: 1. Mbongeni Walter Nkosi (36) Murder: 20 years’ imprisonment Robbery with aggravating circumstances: 10 years’ imprisonment. The court ordered that five years of the robbery sentence run concurrently with the murder sentence. The accused will therefore serve an effective sentence of 25 years’ imprisonment. 2. Mxolisi Sibusiso Mnisi (38) Murder: 20 years’ imprisonment, of which two years are suspended for five years on condition that the accused is not convicted of an offence involving violence during the suspension period. This results in an effective sentence of 18 years’ imprisonment for the murder conviction. Robbery with aggravating circumstances: 8 years’ imprisonment. The court ordered that three years of the robbery sentence run concurrently with the murder sentence. The accused will therefore serve an effective sentence of 23 years’ imprisonment. 3. Bongani Khoza The matter against him has been postponed to 20 November 2028 for trial in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, which will be seating in Breyten. Meanwhile, the fourth person was granted indemnity in terms of Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Act, and as a result, his name is withheld. Lieutenant General Modise further commended the Investigation team, the Prosecution team, and the Judiciary for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring that those responsible for this heinous crime were successfully brought to justice. #Sentencing #RuralSafety ML https://t.co/8n4tEXuRsd — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 28, 2026