Cape Town — Police in Gauteng have confirmed that two more suspects were arrested in connection with the death of two uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members on Sunday.
This now brings the total number of arrests up to three. The killings took place in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg on Sunday night. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, confirmed the arrest in a statement.
“A team investigating the Katlehong North double murder case comprising of the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations as well as Ekurhuleni District Detectives have arrested two more suspects aged 33 and 40 years old.” she said.
“These suspects will also be charged with two counts of murder and are due to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 28 May 2024,” she added.
In another statement, Muridili said one victim died on the scene while the other was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. It is alleged that the two MK members were shot and killed during a dispute with members affiliated with the African National Congress (ANC)
“One firearm and a knife were recovered on the scene. Motive for the incident will form part of the investigations. The case of two counts of murder has been allocated to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation.” she said.
The suspect will also appear before the Palm Ridge Court on Tuesday.
According to EWN, the two victims were Bongani Mkhwanazi and Xolani Nzimande.
#sapsGP [UPDATE] A team investigating the Katlehong North double murder case comprising of the #SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations as well as Ekurhuleni District Detectives have arrested a total of 3 suspects for the murder of 2 people in Katlehong North… pic.twitter.com/GDWBR57ZuH
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 27, 2024
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