Third suspect arrested in connection with murder of Loyiso Nhokla Mabandla

The Hawks has made another breakthrough in resolving the murder of Loyiso Nhokla Mabandla.

PICTURED: Loyiso Nhokla Mabandla.

Spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, said officers arrested a third suspect, a 39-year-old in Peddie in the Eastern Cape, on Thursday.

‘’The arrest was effected by Serious Organised Crime Investigation team on 16 November 2023. The suspect is expected to appear in transit in the East London Magistrates’ Court on 17 November 2023,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi.

Mabandla was killed in a hail of bullets at Philippi railway station in April this year. It is believed that Mabandla was targeted for his role in talks to clear Metrorail's Central Line, where families had built their homes.

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.

Meanwhile, Mziyanda Mdlungu appeared at the Pretoria Central Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, and will be transferred to a Cape Town prison, where he is expected to make another court appearance at the Athlone Magistrate's Court on Monday.

 

Done By: Mitchum George