By Gwurld4026 
South African Mall Murder: Man Found Guilty of Stabbing
On March 24, 2025, the Durban High Court found Siphamandla Khumalo guilty of the premeditated murder of his ex-girlfriend, Nomfundo Msibi. The incident occurred on August 4, 2024, in the parking lot of Gateway Mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban, South Africa.
Incident Details:
- Luring to the Mall: Khumalo allegedly lured Msibi to the shopping mall under false pretenses, contacting her through his brother to meet at a store to finalize a lay-by garment for her child.
- Attack: Upon arrival, Msibi was confronted by Khumalo, who prevented her from escaping and proceeded to stab her 22 times in the parking lot. The brutal attack was captured on CCTV footage, which was presented during the trial.
Trial and Verdict:
- Evidence Presented: The prosecution, led by state advocate Krishen Shah, relied on the CCTV footage and testimonies from witnesses, including Msibi’s boyfriend, Mthobisi Gasela, and police officer Det-Const Boitumelo Phama.
- Defense: Khumalo, represented by Legal Aid attorney Phumelele Danisa, pleaded not guilty and elected not to testify in his defense.
- Judgment: Judge Jacqueline Henriques concluded that the 22 stab wounds demonstrated Khumalo’s clear intention to kill Msibi, affirming the murder was premeditated.
Next Steps:
- Sentencing: The court is set to commence arguments in mitigation and aggravation of sentencing. A victim impact statement from Msibi’s family has been submitted, and Khumalo’s lawyer plans to present further input from his client.