2 Police officers shot and killed, Odendaalsrus and Bronville

South African Police Service

2 Police officers shot and killed, Odendaalsrus and Bronville
2 Police officers shot and killed, Odendaalsrus and Bronville

The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Thabong hereby appeals to members of the community to assist with information regarding the murder of the two police officials.

On Friday, 23 October 2020 at around 19:35 the deceased Sergeant Madiega Elias Makhooe (40) who was stationed at Odendaalsrus Detectives was shot and killed after arriving home from fetching his wife from work by unknown suspects.

In a separate matter on Saturday, 14 August 2021, at around 01:30 the deceased Constable Zwelinzima Sam Bomvu (29), who was stationed at Bronville Police Station, was shot and killed while off duty by two unknown suspects.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in tracking the suspects may contact the Hawks’ investigating officer Warrant Officer Secala Vinger on 079 495 1153 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

All information provided will be kept in strictest confidence.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service