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Twenty years later, former spy boss is nailed for love-triangle crimes

After what the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) called a “long journey” of 20 years, former spy boss Richard Mdluli was on Tuesday found guilty of kidnapping his customary wife, Tshidi Buthelezi, and her new husband, Oupa Ramogibe.

Former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli is serving a five-year prison sentence for kidnapping, assaulting and intimidating Oupa Ramogibe in 1998.
Former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli is serving a five-year prison sentence for kidnapping, assaulting and intimidating Oupa Ramogibe in 1998. (SANDILE NDLOVU)

After what the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) called a “long journey” of 20 years, former spy boss Richard Mdluli was on Tuesday found guilty of kidnapping his customary wife, Tshidi Buthelezi, and her new husband, Oupa Ramogibe.

He was found guilty on four counts of intimidation, three of assault and two of kidnapping.

 

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