The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has condemned the fatal shooting of a security guard at Sibambisene Primary School in Pienaar, during a business burglary. Meanwhile, police at Pienaar have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect(s). Mr. Jeffrey Zitha, aged 51 who was working as a security guard was shot and killed during the incident in which laptops were also stolen. The incident is said to have occurred on Friday, 27 August 2021.
Reports indicate that the police at Pienaar as well as the medical personnel were informed about the incident where upon arrival the man was certified dead by the paramedics. A murder case was opened accordingly and an investigation was launched. The preliminary probe by police suggests that the suspect(s) gained entry through the ceiling.
No one has been arrested yet and police at Pienaar urge members of the public to assist with information on the whereabouts of the suspects by contacting Detective Captain Vusi Thobela at 0824691956. The community can also call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela further encouraged members of the public to come forth with information that can assist in bringing those responsible to book before another innocent life is lost at the hands of ruthless criminals.