The three men sentenced to life in prison for murdering Lucky Dube plan to appeal their prison terms.

The South Gauteng High Court added additional years for other hijackings and for being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Dube's son Thokozani was present when the reggae icon was gunned down and said he was glad justice had been served but added it would not bring his father back.

Sifiso Mhlanga, Julio Shirindza and Mbuti Mabe were transported to the Johannesburg Central Prison where they will start serving their sentence.