Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku and her father William Manku
The father of Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku, has confessing to masterminding the plot that led to the double murder of his mother-in-law, Lettie Maphuthuma, and his wife, Gladys Manku.
Manku, a former police officer with a 31-year service history, appeared alongside his accomplices, including his police officer girlfriend, Nonhlanhla Ngubo, before the Magatle Magistrates Court in Zebediela, Limpopo.
The trio faces a barrage of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, attempted murder, and obstruction of justice.
The investigating officer shared Manku’s confession, revealing the depths of his plan. She also shed light on Manku’s previous encounters with the law, citing two assault cases opened by his late wife, painting a picture of a tumultuous relationship marked by violence.
“He said that he was looking for a person to kill his mother-in-law. The hitmen came back on their own as he had given them instructions to kill his mother-in-law,” said the investigating officer
Manku and Ngubo have been denied bail. Meanwhile, accused number one, Khoza, has abandoned his bail application.
Their case has been postponed to the 1st of February.