Family of murdered man want accused to serve time in prison, refuse R500,000 compensation

The family of a man who was shot and killed by his alleged friend, turned to AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit for help claiming that the investigating officer and prosecutor allegedly tried to convince them to accept a plea deal. Xolani Kunene, 38, was killed outside a housing estate in Midrand in the early hours of 13 August 2022.The father of two died at the scene.His childhood friend, Buhle Lebohang Mabaso is accused of his murder.Mabaso was arrested a few hours later allegedly trying to leave Gauteng.He was subsequently released on R10,000 bail.Speaking to IOL, Kunene’s sister,…