The trial of William Manku, the father of Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku, and his co-accused, David Khoza, is set to continue at the Polokwane High Court on Monday, February 10. The two men are facing serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, two counts of murder, defeating the ends of justice, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. They are accused of killing Letty Maphothoma and Gladys Manku, and the trial is scheduled to conclude on February 21, 2025.
William Manku, aged 53, and David Khoza, aged 40, were arrested in January 2024. Despite seeking bail three times in 2024, William’s requests were denied by the court. The case took a dramatic turn during cross-examination when the investigating officer revealed shocking details from William’s confession. According to the officer, William admitted to being involved in his mother-in-law’s murder and claimed to have hired people to carry out the killing.
The officer testified that William traveled from Gauteng to Limpopo with one of the hired men, where they targeted his mother-in-law’s house in Makgophong. William reportedly pointed out the house, allowing the perpetrators to return to Gauteng after the murder. The confession has raised the stakes in this already high-profile case.
In a surprising turn, William’s defense team informed the court that he had resigned from his position as a SAPS officer while in custody, adding another layer of complexity to the proceedings. The trial continues to attract attention as more details unfold in the tragic case.
