Two men were arrested for their involvement in the murder of a suspect who was responsible for the death of an individual in Zwelisha – KZN.
Reaction Unit South Africa Operations Center received a call of a double murder in Zwelisha which borders Phoenix & Verulam. Upon arrival, the Verulam SAPS were on scene and in the process of their investigation.
The body of a man believed to be in his mid-twenties was found inside his wood & iron home. He sustained a single stab wound to his chest and died in his home. The body of a second man was found several meters away. He was bludgeoned to death.
It is alleged that the second deceased was responsible for the first murder. It is further alleged that an altercation broke out between the two over a woman when the second deceased stabbed the man. He then proceeded to his home where he washed and hid the murder weapon. A mob later apprehended him. He was beaten to death with rocks and bricks. His lifeless body was left in a pathway in the informal settlement.
RUSA Members & Policemen from the Verulam SAPS proceeded to the second deceased’s home where the weapon used in the first murder was recovered on the roof. It is alleged that the second deceased is a known criminal however this could not be confirmed.
A witness pointed out two men who were part of the mob that was responsible for his death. The two individuals were arrested and will be facing charges of murder.