The Serious Violent Crime, Murder, and Robbery Unit seeks assistance from the community in tracing the suspects involved in the murder of two shepherds at kraals in Zamdela.
On Wednesday, 23 April 2025, at about 09:00, the Zamdela police received a complaint of a shooting incident at Zamdela kraals near R549. When the members arrived at the scene, they found the two shepherds’ lifeless bodies in two shacks. The two African males, aged between 25 and 35 years, sustained upper body injuries and were declared dead by emergency services. Both deceased individuals are Lesotho nationals.
Further investigation revealed that approximately 23 sheep and 25 goats, valued at R150 000, were stolen.
The Serious Violent Crime, Murder, and Robbery Unit requests that anyone with information regarding the murder and stock theft contact D/Sergeant Ivy Maisa on 076 676 1473 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be sent via the MySAPS App.
