# The High Court in Pretoria has sentenced Paul Prinsloo to 25 years in prison for the premeditated murders of his wife, Magdalena, and stepdaughter, Ruzanne. The murders occurred at Kosmos village in Hartbeespoort, North West, on 27 November 2023, after a heated argument. Prinsloo pleaded guilty to murder, though the state proved premeditation. Despite his plea, the court deviated from life imprisonment due to his age, ill-health, and remorse. The NPA welcomed the sentence, emphasising its commitment to combatting gender-based violence.
Prinsloo sentenced to 25 years for killing wife, stepdaughter