A farm murder took place on 6 February 2021, at Holmbosch farm outside KwaDukuza in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. Goberdhan Sahadew (74), who also has a tuck shop on the farm, was at his home when two suspects attacked him. They locked the door, assaulted, strangled and stabbed the victim once in the chest.
The attackers then took his cellphones, shotgun, cash and other items and drove away in his vehicle.
The vehicle was later found abandoned not far from the crime scene. Customers who found Sahadew’s lifeless body had spotted the bloodstains outside the yard and informed the police
Charges of murder and robbery were opened at KwaDukuza police for investigation. The investigation by the detectives led to Doringkop where the suspects were hiding. They were arrested and charged by detectives.
Nhlanhla Mhlongo (22) and Sakhile Cele (25) appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court for the robbery and murder of a tuckshop owner and were remanded in custody until 23 February 2021 for a bail application. KwaDukuza Detectives arrested the two friends on Sunday, 14 February 2021 at Doringkop area in KwaDukuza.
The Acting KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thulani Gonya commended KwaDukuza police officers for the arrest and emphasized that police officers will not rest until all law breakers are behind bars.
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