Man’s body found metres from his home
Bandile Tsamai was shot and killed two weeks ago.
Kwa-Thema – A group of angry COSAS members picketed outside the Kwa-Thema Police Station on Tuesday, demanding justice for murdered Bandile Tsamai.
This was after the police released the man suspected of Bandile’s murder due to a lack of evidence.
The 24-year-old was shot and killed two weeks ago. They found his bruised body less than 20m from home. He also sustained two bullet wounds to his forehead and upper body.
Bandile’s brother Zamokuhle Tsamai said the night before they found his body, the suspect forced his way into their home wielding a gun, demanding to see Bandile.
“I told him he was not at home. The man continued hurling insults and threatening to kill him wherever he found him. Bandile didn’t return home that night. We couldn’t get hold of him and feared for his safety,” he added.
The deceased’s uncle, Fanyana Tsamai, told African Reporter that he heard gunshots outside his home in the early morning hours but didn’t suspect it was his nephew being gunned down.
“A neighbour alerted us about the discovery, and I knew then the suspect carried out his threats,” he said.
The uncle added Bandile and the suspect had recently been fighting over a piece of land from where the suspect runs a business.
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“The land belonged to Bandile’s grandfather, who leased it to the suspect over the years. Two weeks ago, he approached me angrily, alleging that Bandile broke into the site and stole some items,” he said.
To keep the peace, Fanyana offered to repair the damages and asked for forgiveness on his nephew’s behalf.
“I thought we mended bridges until the suspect came charging in, demanding to see Bandile and threatening his life,” he added.
Fanyana is demanding justice for his late nephew.
Kwa-Thema police spokesperson Constable Nkululeko Mangudlela confirmed a case of murder is under investigation.
“Police officers found two cartridges and one round of live ammunition on the crime scene.”
Mangudlela confirmed the release of the suspect due to a lack of evidence.
“Investigations are still underway,” he added.
