Crime

Manhunt for stabbing suspect

Malamulele Police launched a manhunt of unknown suspects which is currently underway following the brutal murder of a 42-year-old man, who was stabbed to death while walking along Collins Chabane public road at Malamulele Section C next to Malamulele High School on Sunday morning, May 7.

According to police reports, a passerby was walking along the road in the morning when he noticed a lifeless body of a male laying beside the road and immediately rushed to inform the police and members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also summoned. They certified him dead upon their arrival.

The next of kin also formed part of the people who came to the scene and positively identified the deceased as Godfrey Mandlazi from Mavambe village who has just left his residence at about 05:30 intending to participate in a fun walk at a nearby Church while in possession of a bag pack with clothing and lunch box which were not found at the scene.

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The victim sustained a deep open wound on the upper back shoulder and a manhunt for the unknown suspects have since been launched.

Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects is requested to contact the Investigating Officer Warrant Officer Nzamani Shivambu on 0732823033 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest police station or MySAPSApp.

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Anwen Mojela

Anwen Mojela is a journalist at the Letaba Herald. She graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology. Including an internship and freelancing, Anwen has four years’ experience in the field and has been a permanent name in the Herald for nearly three years. Anwen’s career highlights include a water corruption investigative story when she was an intern and delving into wildlife and nature conservation. “I became a journalist mainly to be the voice of the voiceless, especially working for a community newspaper. Helping with the bit that I can, makes choosing journalism worth it.

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