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The Glebelands 8 are Khayelihle Mbuthuma, Vukani Mcobothi, Eugene Hlophe, Mcomekile Ntshangase, Mbuyiselwa Mkhize, Mondli Mthethwa and Bongani Mbhele and Bhekukwazi Mdweshu.Meanwhile, those who survived the attack as well as the families of the deceased persons expressed disappointment over the sentence imposed.say they are disappointed by the sentences that were handed down to the Glebelands 8 at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday.

Judge Emmanuel Chili handed down life sentences to five of those among the group who were convicted of murders at the notorious hostel between 2014 and 2016. Among those convicted is police officer Bhekukwazi Mdweshu. He was found guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and four counts of attempted murder.

So todays new cases will receive sentencing after 8 to 10 years. The justice system is inefficient, and needs new blood.

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