Murder of Cape Town police Sergeant, suspect sought

South African Police Service

Murder of Cape Town police Sergeant, suspect sought
Murder of Cape Town police Sergeant, suspect sought. Photo: SAPS

The Hawks’ members from Bellville Serious Organised Crime Investigation are searching for Mihle Mngambi also known as Nzaba in connection with a case of police murder which happened at Samora Machel, Cape Town on 8 September 2022.

It is alleged that on 8 September 2022, at about 06:50 members from Samora Machel SAPS received information about a police member that was shot on Hintsa Kaphalo Street, Samora Machel flats.

On arrival the members found an African male lying on his stomach with bullet wounds on his head and his upper body.

On further investigation, the members found that the deceased was a member of the police and that he still had his uniform on, but was wearing a black and white top over his uniform.

The deceased later identified as Sergeant Sithembiso Mnatwana stationed at Cape Town Central Vispol. The member came from duty and did not have any firearm with him when he was killed.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Mihle Nzaba can assist the police in their investigation.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts is requested to contact Sergeant Christopher Mitchell Botha on 082 850 9754.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service