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Media Statement ZWELITSHA – The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene and her Management are saddened by the killing of a young girl (19) in Alice yesterday, 10 July 2024. It is reported that Kungawo Nyhweba (19) went missing from her home on Friday 05 July 2024, and it was reported to Police on Monday 08 July 2024 for investigation. Upon investigation Police received information that she was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend and his friend. Preliminary investigation by police led to the recovery of her body yesterday, 10 July 2024, in an open space at the Ebakhwetheni area in Joza Township, Makhanda. According to the information, four suspects were involved in the kidnapping and murder of Kungawo, and two of the suspects were arrested last night at about 19;00 from their homes at Golf Course, Alice. Police are still following leads to arrest the ex-boyfriend and his friend as they are still at large. Police are requesting anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects to please contact Detective Warrant Officer Khuselwa Matshaya of Alice SAPS on 082 388 9014/ 040 653 1252 or alternatively our SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. The duo, aged 19 and 45, is expected to appear at Alice Magistrate’s Court soon. The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene commends police members for the swift response in ensuring the arrest and the recovery of Kungawo’s body. She is sending a strong message to all members of community that Police denounce Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and will not tolerate such barbaric acts. “We shall work tirelessly to intervene in fighting GBV in our society and guarantee that we shall follow any leads and bring perpetrators thereof to justice,” she added. Ends
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