A 25-year-old man is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates Court on Thursday for the murder of four people on Christmas Day in Nyanga.
Bush Radio News previously reported that the incident occurred
at approximately 22:00 at a residence in
Mplangeni Street, in Ofcon Hostel, where two unknown suspects allegedly entered
a single-room structure and opened fire on the occupants. The victims who
succumbed to their injuries are estimated to be between 25 and 40 years of age.
‘’Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives were
assigned to the case and started with the investigation into the murders.
Detectives traced witnesses who helped with the identification of a possible
suspect. Information was received that the suspect is due to appear in Wynberg
Regional Court on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, for the possession of an
unlicensed firearm however, he failed to show up for his court appearance and a
warrant of arrest was issued for his immediate arrest. Further investigation
led detectives to a hospital where the suspect was admitted. He was discharged
from hospital and was arrested for murder,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg,
Western Cape police spokesperson.
Done by: Shaneca Cupido
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