Pretoria - The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the court's ruling in the Mido Macia murder trial.
The former policemen were found guilty of killing Macia in the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday.
He was found dead in a holding cell at the Daveyton Police Station after being dragged through the streets and handcuffed to the back of a police van.
The eight men Meshack Malele (46), Thamsamqa Mgema (35), Percy Jonathan Mnisi (26), Bongamusa Mdluli (25), Sipho Sydwell Ngobeni (30), Lungisa Gwababa (31), Bongani Kolisi (27) and Linda Sololo (56) had all pleaded not guilty.
“The IPID is proud of itself for conducting the investigation thoroughly and welcomes the judgement,” IPID spokesperson Grace Langa said.
The sentencing has been postponed to September 22. All the accused will remain in custody until the sentencing. - SAews.gov.za
