Rugby player and axe killer gets five life terms

He was also sentenced to four years for each of two attempted murders, two years for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and four years for kidnapping, notes a report on the IoL site. Ntshongwana killed Thembelenkosini Cebekhulu in Montclair, Durban, on 20 March 2011, Paulos Hlongwa in Lamontville two days later, Simon Ngidi in Umbilo the following day, and an unidentified man in Yellowwood Park some time that week. All were hacked to death with an axe. Two of the victims were beheaded. He also r aped and kidnapped a woman and attacked and tried to kill two men. The judge said 'the accused has consistently denied responsibility as he was out of control'. Khalil said the fact that Ntshongwana failed to testify in his defence meant the court had no way of knowing whether he was remorseful or not. 'On the facts of this case, I do not accept that the accused is genuinely remorseful. At most he regrets being caught out,' said Khalil, rejecting defence claim that Ntshongwana's mental illness played a role in the crimes. Full report on the IoL site