Cape Town – Police have announced a breakthrough in the murder case of Lieutenant Colonel Sikhetho Mawila, whose remains were discovered in Tsakane last week.
The Hawks, Gauteng Traffic’s Special Law Enforcement Unit, and Ekurhuleni Metro Police’s Saturation Task Team collaborated to arrest four individuals allegedly linked to Mawila’s murder, kidnapping, and carjacking.
“They are allegedly linked to the murder, kidnapping and carjacking of the police officer, Mawila, aged 63, who was found murdered in an open field in Tsakane on Monday, January 8.
“His family last spoke to him on Saturday, January 6 2024, when he was travelling to Durban, where he was returning to his workplace and reported him missing,” said Colonel Philani Nkwalase.
The suspects were found with crucial items connecting them to the crime, including a cellphone, laptop, service pistol, car jack, wallet, running shoes, suitcase, keys, cooler box, and a knife.
The hijacked and burnt vehicle was also recovered.
The arrested individuals are set to appear in the Tsakane magistrate’s court on Friday.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
