On 04 February 2019, a 26-year-old man Sanelisiwe Ngqulu was shot and killed in the presence of his girlfriend while they were on their way to a local General dealer store in the Masonwabe village.
It is alleged that they were approached by two suspects who shot the deceased and he died on the scene. The motive for the killing is unknown and under investigation.
A case of murder was opened and today during a joint operation, a 26-year-old male was arrested at Masonwabe village. An unlicensed firearm and ammunition was seized.
The suspect faces a charge of murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
He will appear in the Ngcobo Magistrate’s Court soon.
