Mob assault and murder theft suspect, 4 arrested, KwaMashu

South African Police Service

Mob assault and murder theft suspect, 4 arrested, KwaMashu
Mob assault and murder theft suspect, 4 arrested, KwaMashu

On 17 September 2018, four suspects aged between 30 and 37 appeared at the Ntuzuma Magistrates Court for the murder of Simphiwe Nkwanyana (33) in KwaMashu. It is alleged that on 7 September 2018 at 01:00, the victim was at his residence in K Section in KwaMashu when a group of people attacked him.

The victim was accused of theft. He was rescued by the members of his family who rushed him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A case of murder was registered at KwaMashu police station for investigation. Following an investigation by Detectives at KwaMashu the suspects were arrested and charged for murder.

Police have once again warmed members of the community not to take the law into their own hands and to allow the justice system takes its course.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service