Convicted multiple murderer, Enoch Ndou, has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 90 years by the Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo.

Ndou, a nurse by profession, was found guilty of shooting and killing seven of his family members on Christmas Day in 2021 the Jimmy Jones Village in Malamulele, Limpopo.

The 55-year-old who is not married and does not have children, was handed the sentence on Friday by Judge Thogomelani Tshidada.

The tragic events unfolded during a family dispute over the ownership of the late father’s home, leading Ndou to fatally shoot his relatives in a shocking act of violence.

The victims of this horrific crime included his own family members: Mpho Donald Ndou, 33, Ndivhuwo Douglas Ndou 33, Portia Mabasa, 37, 12-year-old Rendani Winnus Ndou, four-year-old Ronewa Ndou, and 12-month-old Wanga Ndou, while eight-year-old Dakalo Makondo Ndou succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the hospital.

During the sentencing, Judge Tshidada underscored Ndou's lack of remorse, noting that he never attempted to reach out to the family to apologise for his actions.

The judge explicitly stated, “The 15-year imprisonment sentences imposed on counts two to seven are to run concurrently with the life imprisonment sentence imposed on count one. The accused is therefore sentenced to an effective sentence of life imprisonment.”

The condemnation reflects the court's response to the gravity of Ndou's actions, which left an indelible mark on a community reeling from loss.

Furthermore, the court determined that Ndou did not suffer from any mental challenges and had no prior convictions or indications of violent behaviour prior to this tragedy.

As a consequence of his conviction, he has also been declared unfit to hold or possess any firearm or ammunition, in accordance with section 103(1) of the Firearms Control Act.

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