THE defence in the murder case of 23-year-old Thoriso Themane intends to apply for leave to appeal the conviction and sentence of the four convicted teenagers.
Both the State and the defence are set to appeal the sentences which the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo handed to four teenagers who brutally murdered aspiring musician Thoriso Themane almost three years ago.
Kgothatso Teffo,18, Raofa Mahloromela Vincent Mothomela,18, Tshiamo Miyeni, 19, and Lesetja Kabelo Ramokgopa, 20, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering Thoriso Themane.
Four teenagers found guilty of the brutal murder of aspiring musician Thoriso Themane in 2019 have been sentenced to 10 years each - split between rehabilitation youth centres first and then prison when they turn 21.