Update: Case of kidnapping and murder of 19-year-old girl

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

ZWELITSHA – A 34-year-old suspect (ex-boyfriend) has been arrested while the body of the other suspect (46) was found in Indwe last night, 11 July 2024 at about 23:30.

An inquest docket has been opened however, police investigation is underway.

The suspect will join the other two suspects who were already arrested, and all will be charged for kidnapping and murder. The trio is due to appear at Alice Magistrate’s Court on Monday 15 July 2024.

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Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa
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