Velaphi Ndlangamandla

Velaphi Ndlangamandla (born 1966), also known as The Saloon Killer, is a South African robber and serial killer, responsible for killing 19 people between April and September 1998 in Mpumalanga. He was sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment for his crimes.[1]

Velaphi Ndlangamandla
Born1966 (age 5455)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Other names"The Saloon Killer"
Conviction(s)Murder
Criminal penalty137 years' imprisonment
Details
Victims19
Span of crimes
April–September 1998
CountrySouth Africa
State(s)Mpumalanga
Date apprehended
September 10, 1998

On April 4, 1997, after stealing a .22 Anschütz rifle from Jacobus Christoffel van Schalkwyk, colloquially called a "saloon", Ndlangamandla also stole another shotgun, ammunition, radios, jewelry, clothing, cash and some food, before going on a further crime spree. A police task team, headed by Police Superintendent Izak van Zyl, arrested Ndlangamandla at the Phoswa village near Piet Retief on September 10, 1998. He was charged with 19 counts of murder charges, 9 of attempted murder, 6 of robbery, one of attempted robbery, 5 of housebreaking, indecent assault, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and pointing a firearm. Ndlangamandla was convicted of all charges, and sentenced to 137 years' imprisonment. The provincial police commissioner, Eric Nkabinde, praised the policemen's work, and warned all other criminals that they would not get away for long.[1]

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