Sindisiwe Manqele

Sindisiwe Manqele, who was convicted of murdering hip-hop star Nkululeko “Flabba” Habedi in 2016, is officially a free woman.

“In arriving at its decision, the parole board took into consideration that Ms Manqele has a positive support system. “It is critical to highlight that parole placement is not the end of the sentence, as Manqele will complete the remainder of the sentence in the system of community corrections, whereby she is expected to comply with a specific set of conditions and will be subjected to supervision until her sentence expires on May 23 2028,” Nxumalo said. In a statement, the department said the decision was taken by the correctional supervision and parole board after it assessed Manqele's profile as submitted by the case-management committee and other material presented for the purposes of parole consideration.

Sindisiwe Manqele, who was found guilty of murdering her rap star boyfriend Nkululeko “Flabba” Habedi, is out on parole.

Manqele made headlines again in 2018 when she graduated behind bars. Manqele claimed she acted in self-defence. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi during a fight after a boozy night out in March 2015.

Sindisiwe Manqele - the woman who fatally stabbed Skwatta Kamp rapper Flabba in 2015 - has been granted parole...

According to girlfriend Sindisiwe Manqele the couple were in a heated argument that turned physical. Sindisiwe Manqele has been granted parole for the murder of rapper boyfriend Flabba. Sindisiwe Manqele has been granted parole for the murder of rapper boyfriend Flabba.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Sindisiwe Precious Manqele has been released on parole.

“Manqele takes responsibility for the offence she committed and is remorseful about it. “It is critical to highlight that parole placement is not the end of the sentence as Mangele will complete the remainder of the sentence in the system of community corrections, whereby she is expected to comply with specific set of conditions and will be subjected to supervision until her sentence expires on 23 May 2028,” the department added. “Her parole placement is in line with Section 73 of the Correctional Services Act, which determines the minimum period of sentence that must be served before consideration may be granted for possible placement,” it added.

Sindisiwe Manqele, who was arrested in 2015 after she stabbed her then rapper boyfriend, Flabba to death, has been released from prison due to her positive ...

“In arriving at the decision, the CSPB further took into consideration that Ms Manqele has a positive support system. “She still has to comply with a specific set of conditions and will be subject to supervision until her sentence expires on 23 May 2028 whereby she will still have to complete the remainder of the sentence in the system community corrections, “ Nxumalo added. During the court proceedings, Manqele admitted to her crime, saying that she had stabbed the rapper intentionally in order to escape from him, adding that the stabbing was an act of self-defence after Habedi had pinned her on the bed and choked her in the process.

Convicted murderer Sindisiwe Manqele, who served part of her prison term for the killing of her rapper boyfriend Nkululelo “Flabba” Habedi,

Habedi died from a stab wound to the heart. For the latest entertainment news from Sunday World, click here. Manqele was sentenced in 2015 to 12 years in jail for the murder.

The younger brother of Nkululeko “Flabba” Habedi says he has no hard feelings towards his killer, ex-girlfriend Sindisiwe Manqele who has been released on ...

Habedi revealed that his mother and Flabba’s daughter Lesego (18), were in contact with Manqele while she was in prison. “Manqele takes responsibility for the offence she committed and is remorseful. “In arriving at its decision, the parole board further took into consideration that Manqele had a positive support system. “An official from the department called last week and asked to speak to our mother. “Sindisiwe asked my mom to [come and] see her, which she did. She was going to be released at some point – be it today or whenever, it was bound to happen.