Man arrested in connection with Gugulethu mass murder

Western Cape police made a breakthrough regarding the mass murder in Gugulethu over the weekend. Officers arrested a 35-year-old man in the Cape Town City Centre, on Monday evening.

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Seven men were murdered in the Kanana informal settlement on Saturday. Police said the group were socialising in the kitchen when they were ambushed by unknown assailants. SAPS added that three other men who were asleep elsewhere in the house at the time of the attack escaped unharmed.

‘’While the investigation continues and the search for an additional suspect is underway, the arrested individual is currently being processed for his imminent court appearance in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court, following formal charges,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing Loyiso Matinisi, who is sought in connection with the case. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Sergeant Sithembele Sambunjelwa of the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit at 073 416 5224.

‘’The SAPS remains steadfast in its commitment to confronting violent crime with the full might of the law. Those who choose to disregard the rule of law can expect to face its full consequences,’’ said Traut.

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi