Detectives investigating politically related murders in KwaZulu-Natal are appealing for assistance in locating two wanted men, Sifiso Steven Mabaso (50) and Sipho Khomba Mabaso (37). Warrants of arrest have been issued by the Estcourt Magistrates Court and they are being sought by detectives.
It is alleged that on 15 September 2018 at 17:30, Jabulani Mazibuko (44) was travelling with another passenger on the R103 near Cornfields in Estcourt, when they were attacked. The assailants opened fire at their vehicle and Mazibuko was shot and fatally wounded whilst his passenger survived the attack. Mazibuko sustained gunshot wounds to the head and was declared dead at the scene.
Charges of murder and attempted murder were opened at the Estcourt police station. Detectives probing the case arrested two suspects for murder and attempted murder. They have made several court appearances and the case was remanded to 11 October 2019.
We are appealing to anyone with information that can assist the investigative team in locating them to contact Constable Mdlalose 083 333 5550 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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