The Hawks are requesting the assistance of the public in tracing a person, who might be linked to the murder of activist, Loyiso Nkohla Mabandla.
The suspect, Mzubanzi Luyanda Chulayo, was identified
as the fourth suspect in the murder case. He also goes by the names Maya or
Sgwili.
WANTED: Mzubanzi Luyanda ChulayoMabandla was killed in a hail of bullets at Philippi
railway station in April 2023. It is believed that Mabandla was targeted for
his role in talks to clear Metrorail's Central Line, where families had built
their homes.
Hawks' spokesperson, Zinzi Hani, requested anyone that
knows the whereabouts of Chulayo to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant
SZ Hlatshaneni at 082 479 6265.
Hani assured that information received will be treated as
confidential.
Meanwhile, a second suspect, Mziyanda Mdlungu, intends to apply for bail on 1 December when he reappears at the Athlone Magistrate's Court. A third suspect - a 39-year-old man - who was supposed to appear in the East London Magistrates Court on 17 November 2023, was found dead in the holding cells.
The Hawks said no foul play is suspected as it is confirmed
that he died of heart attack, the day he supposed to appear in court. Police
watchdog, IPID, took over the case.
The case against the first suspect, 38-year-old Zukisa Tshabile, has been postponed for further investigation, to 15 February 2024.
Tshabile decided to abandon his bail application.
Done By: Mitchum George
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