The Station Commander of Chatsworth, Brigadier Ruth De Villiers acknowledges Detective Sergeant Jwara for his commitment and dedication in ensuring that Derrick Sipho Mkhize (38) was successfully sentenced for murder which he committed during December 2019. Durban Regional Court judge sentenced Mkhize to serve a sentence of 15 years at the Westville Prison. During the initial investigation of the murder at the Bottlebrush Informal Settlement, Mkhize informed police that his girlfriend had been stabbed by unknown suspects. Upon interviewing witnesses, police established that the perpetrator was Mkhize. D/Sgt Jwara immediately arrested Mkhize for the murder of his girlfriend. During initial investigations by D/Sgt Jwara, he established that Mkhize was out on parole after serving sentence on a previous case of murder and robbery. D/Sgt Jwara successfully opposed bail at court ensuring that Mkhize will appear at court for justice to be served.
“Heinous and violent crimes committed against women and children, will be prioritized by police. From the onset, witnesses played a pivotal role in ensuring that Mkhize would be brought before the Criminal Justice System. D/Sgt Jwara expertise in the investigation of serious and violent crimes, coupled with the oath undertaken to serve and protect the people of South Africa has ensured that justice is served. This is highly commendable for a victim who lost her life through violence” said Brigadier De Villiers.

Source: South African Police Service