The Hawks in the Western Cape has rearrested one of the two suspects linked to the murder of a police officer, Siyakubonga Mphakathi from Mfuleni.
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PICTURE: PixabayThe case against the suspects were struck off the court
roll by the Western Cape High Court, in October 2023, but the Hawks says
warrants of arrests has since been obtained and they were circulated as wanted.
Warrant Officer Siyakubonga Mphakathi, attached to the SAPS
Rapid Rail Unit, was driving towards the Phillipi railway station in his
private vehicle in June 2022, when he was shot and killed through the window by
three unknown suspects.
‘’The Hawks' National Priority Violent Crime(NPVC) team
based in Bellville have on 8 May 2024 arrested Xolisa Lufutha on allegations of
killing a police official,’’ said Siyabulele Vukubi, Hawks Western Cape
spokesperson.
The 43-year-old is expected to appear in the Athlone
magistrates Court on Thursday.
Done By: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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