Day: April 3, 2022

GQEBERHA – SAPS Humewood detectives are appealing to residents in central to assist them in tracing a suspect who fatally shot a male and injured a female during the early hours of yesterday morning, 2 April 2022.

It is alleged that on the mentioned date at about 04:00, a group of young adults were standing at the corners of Parliament and Lawrence Streets in central when an unknown male approached them and started to make a nuisance of himself. When he refused to leave, an argument started between the group and the unknown person. The ruckus then became physical when one person from the group slapped the intruder. The person then left and returned minutes later with a firearm. He started shooting at the group. Abongile Mgu (22) sustained fatal injuries while a 21-year-old female was shot once in the abdomen. The suspect then ran away.

The injured were rushed to hospital however Abongile Mgu succumbed to his injuries. It is further alleged that the group of young men and women are university students.

Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder and is appealing to anyone who may know the suspect or his whereabouts to contact D/Const Ridwaan Baatjies at SAPS Humewood on 073 130 3018 or 041 504 5019 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service

Gqeberha – SAPS Gelvandale detectives are searching for a suspect/s involved in a double murder of two males that took place early yesterday morning, 2 April 2022.

It is alleged that at about 05:10, police attended to a complaint of a shooting at Stoffel Street between Voisen and Deverell Streets. On arrival, the bodies of two males were lying in the street. Both were shot in the head and they were identified as Wilfred Botha (31) and Ricardo Kekana (32) of Voisen Street. Preliminary investigation reveals that the men were working as car guards and were on their way to work.

The suspect/s and motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

Police are investigating two cases of murder.

Source: South African Police Service

FREE STATE – The police in Wepener are looking for a suspect who murdered a 39-year-old male who is a reservist stationed at Thaba Nchu Police Station. The suspect is also wanted for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old female who is alleged to be his ex-girlfriend.

During Saturday 2 April 2022 evening the police at Wepener Community Service Centre received a complaint of the attack on the victims at their residential place in Sofia Township. A patrol vehicle was despatched to attend and on arrival the police discovered that the off-duty Police Reservist was fatally stabbed but his partner who was also found with stab wounds was still alive.

According to reports the two were resting at their home when the assailant stormed into the house and started stabbing both with a knife. Unfortunately the reservist succumbed to the injuries and was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Services Official. The female was rushed to hospital where she received treatment. The suspect is known as the former boyfriend to the female victim.

Any member of the public who might have information that can help the police to locate and arrest the suspect is requested to contact Warrant Officer Schalk Willem Pretorious on 082 454 0352. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service