Pinetown security guard arrested for street vendor’s murder

It is alleged the suspect had an argument with the street vendor who was selling traditional medicine in Hill Street.

September 9, 2019

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A 40-YEAR-OLD security guard was arrested by police for murder on Friday afternoon.

According to Pinetown SAPS communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele, it is alleged the suspect had an argument with the street vendor who sells traditional medicine in Hill Street, Pinetown.

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“The suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the deceased several times.

“The deceased collapsed and died a few metres away from the scene,” said Manqele.

The knife used by the suspect was seized by police and the man is due to appear in court soon.

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September 9, 2019

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Sanelisiwe Tsinde

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