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Media Statement KWAZULU-NATAL – On Monday, 25 November 2024, Hawks members from Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation arrested Sergeant Ntokozo Mngqithi (34) for murder of his fiancée Sergeant Ntombi Mbanjwa (33). On 11 April 2024, Sergeant Mbanjwa was sitting at his residence at Umzimkhulu when she was shot at by unknown suspect. No one was present during the incident and Sergeant Mngqithi discovered the ordeal when he returned home later on that evening. Both members were stationed at Umzimkhulu police station. A case of murder was reported at Umzimkhulu police station and Hawks members attended the crime scene. A thorough investigation was conducted and positive leads were followed. As a result Sergeant Mngqithi was arrested yesterday. He briefly appeared in the Umzimkhulu Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody. The case was postponed to 3 December 2024 for bail application.
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona welcomed the arrest and congratulated the members for the good work. Ends
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