Robbers operating from airport jailed

National police commissioner General Khehla John Sitole has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of four men for “follow-home robberies” from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

Simphiwe Zwane was sentenced to an effective 31 years on all counts; Thulani Sibanda received an effective 30 years in jail; Qhubani Tshuma got an effective 15 years; and Stanley Moyo an effective 30 years.

The suspects were initially arrested on July 14 2017 for unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.