IPID welcomes the sentencing of a KZN Police Constable to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife by the High Court of South Africa: KZN Division. 41-year-old Constable Qinisi Thulasizwe Sishi killed his wife, 48-year-old Thandokuhle Verontter Sishi during a domestic dispute on 26 July 2025.

On the day of the incident, Sishi, who was off duty, arrived home at around 00h30, and went to the bedroom where the wife was sleeping. An argument ensued between Sishi and his wife, and the daughter heard her mother screaming for help. The daughter ran out of the house calling for help.

The neighbours arrived and tried to intervene, but Sishi was violent and wanted to stab those who were trying to intervene. The police arrived and arrested Sishi. The wife was certified dead.

IPID took over the investigation and Sishi pleaded guilty to a charge of murder in March 2026, and the case was postponed for sentencing. Apart from life sentence, Sishi was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

According to IPID 2024/2025 Annual Report, 22 police officers were sentenced for domestic violence related deaths in that financial year.

The High Court also denied Sishi leave to appeal.

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Lizzy Suping                                       Phaladi Shuping 
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