Double murder suspect arrested

AN ALLEGED suspect for a double murder in January at Mbongolwane was arrested on Sunday, 1 March.

The police made a breakthrough in the case with the arrest of a 24-year-old man who has been on the run for the last two months.

Following his arrest he was transferred to Mbongolwane police station to face his charges.

He was due to appear in the Inkanyezi Magistrate’s Court in eShowe on Monday, 2 March.

On 28 January at around 6.30pm, a man and his wife were in their homestead when they were approached by the suspect.

It is alleged that the suspect shot and killed Thembinkosi Mthethwa (57) and his wife Bongi (48).

The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

The motive for the shooting is still unknown.

Two counts of murder were opened at Mbongolwane police station.

KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu welcomed this breakthrough.

‘I commend the good work done by the police in apprehending the alleged suspect.

‘This is a clear indication that our police are doing their work with dedication.

‘I urge and cajole all of us, including the community and community safety structures, to work with the police and other law enforcement agencies to isolate all criminals in our communities.

‘Let those who have made it their work to commit criminal activities in the province be warned that they cannot escape the long arm of law and justice.

‘This spirit, of working in partnership must be strengthened as it is bound to produce good results in the war against crime and criminals,’ said Mchunu.