Two Zimbabwean fugitives, Alistair Sibanda and John Zvivi, who allegedly murdered their four-year-old niece before fleeing the country in 2023, have been extradited from South Africa to face justice.
Their return follows the signing of extradition papers by South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, two weeks ago. Authorities in both countries coordinated efforts to ensure the suspects were brought back to stand trial.
The shocking case, which sent shockwaves through local communities, resurfaced after legal processes paved the way for their forced return. Law enforcement officials are expected to press charges as investigations continue.
More details are expected to emerge as the case unfolds in court. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.