Pitch Black Afro’s Prison Release After Serving 3 Years of His 10-Year Sentence for Wife’s Homicide Sparks Controversy 

South African rapper Pitch Black Afro, whose real name is Thulani Ngcobo, has been released from prison after serving three years of his ten-year sentence for culpable homicide. His sudden release from prison has sparked controversy on social media.

Details of Pitch Black Afro’s Sentence

Pitch Black Afro, also known as Thulani Ngcobo, was released from prison a few days ago after serving three years of his ten-year sentence for culpable homicide. He was found guilty of killing his wife Catherine Modisane in 2018.

Pitch Black Afro's Prison Release After Serving 3 Years of His 10-Year Sentence for Wife's Homicide
Pitch Black Afro’s Prison Release After Serving 3 Years of His 10-Year Sentence for Wife’s Homicide (Image Credit: Facebook/ A Mystery Friend)

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that Pitch Black Afro was released because his sentence expired. The rapper had already spent one year and five months in custody while awaiting trial, which contributed to his early release.

Pitch Black Afro’s sentence was handed down in June 2020. He was sentenced to ten years in prison, with five years suspended, Briefly revealed. The judge initially charged him with premeditated murder and defeating the ends of justice, but he was found guilty of culpable homicide. Despite not intentionally killing his wife, the judge ruled that Pitch Black Afro’s actions were negligent and led to her death.

Pitch Black Afro’s Sudden Release From Jail Causes Stir

The release of Pitch Black Afro from prison has caused a stir on social media, with many expressing disbelief that he served only three years of his sentence People have taken to social media platforms to share their reactions and opinions on his release.

Here are some of the reactions

@Thabane Sidane;

That’s South Africa for you. Even the likes of Bester will be free one day.

@Paula White;

Only 3 years for killing his woman, damn, then wot is stopping him from killing again….

@Phindile Ncokwana;

What a disgrace to our justice system

By audrey