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Media Statement
ZWELITSHA – Police are on the hunt for at least three suspects involved in the murder of a prominent politician at his homestead in KwaBhaca on Monday evening, 19 August 2024. It is alleged that on the above-mentioned date around 19:30, two men armed with rifles stormed into the homestead of a local politician at Sidikidikini location, Lubacweni A/A (KwaBhaca). It is further alleged that the three occupants were held at gunpoint, and tied with cable ties. The victims were also robbed of their cellphones. Moments later, the two suspects were also joined by a third armed suspect. It is said that later on, the homeowner (Mncedisi Gijana,58) who was not at home at the time arrived, and the three suspects accosted him. It is unknown what happened outside the house, but several gunshots were heard. After a while, the three victims managed to free themselves, and recovered the lifeless body of Gijana in one of the outside flats. It was later realised that the suspects stole few items such as bank cards, house keys and a family vehicle, which was found abandoned few kilometres away. The suspects are still at large. A case of murder with an additional charge of house robbery was opened for further investigation. Police are urging anyone with information that could assist with their investigation to contact the investigating team on 071 475 2292. The information may also be shared via Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or on the My SAPS App. Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Nomthetheleli Mene has condemned the incident, and subsequently activated a provincial task team to track, trace and arrest the suspects. “These heinous incidents are despicable, and are disparaging to our efforts of eradicating violent crimes in the province. For this incident, we have assigned a team of seasoned investigators, who will not rest until the perpetrators are kept behind bars”, added Lt Gen Mene Ends
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