Police fingerprint experts said his prints did not match those of the late Mgqumeni. Sibusiso Gcabashe was sentenced to five years for kidnapping, seven for impersonating Khumalo, 12 months for attempted escape from custody, and fifteen years for rape. According to SA Breaking News , Gcabashe did not show even a slight bit of remorse throughout his trial. He sang one of Khumalo's songs before he was led to the cells.
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To address comments or complaints, please Contact us. Sibusiso Gcabashe was found guilty of a string of charges, including kidnapping and raping an year-old woman. Gcabashe was also convicted of impersonating Khulekani "Mgqumeni" Khumalo, who died in Thousands of fans flocked to his house in KwaZulu-Natal in believing he had been resurrected.
Three years after his death, Gcabashe returned to the singer's hometown, claiming he had been kidnapped by a witchdoctor who had cast a spell on him and held him in a cave with zombies. His fingerprints proved he was not the singer, police said at the time. Gcabashe, 32, was found guilty of rape, assault, kidnapping, attempted escape from lawful custody and impersonating Khumalo. Follow AllAfrica. Support our work Sign up for our newsletter For Advertisers.
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