Two in court for alleged murder
The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Semakaleng Manamela, has applauded the hard work, dedication and commitment some police members had shown, which led to a breakthrough in a case in which a 30-year-old woman was murdered.
Nondumiso Nicollin Mabila, who worked as a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), was killed on September 9 in Tonga near Komatipoort.
Two suspects were arrested by the Tonga SAPS and appeared in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Monday September 13.
Police reports indicate that the SANDF member was in full uniform and in the early hours of the ninth, came out of her house to head to work. She was reportedly attacked and stabbed several times to death by the suspects before fleeing the scene, leaving her bleeding profusely.
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The woman’s relative was then informed of the disturbance at the SANDF member’s residence. Upon his arrival, he discovered her body lying outside in a pool of blood, with what looked like stab wounds.
The police and medical personnel were notified and upon their arrival, the woman was certified dead by the paramedics. A murder case was opened accordingly, and the Tonga police immediately began with their investigations, which led to the arrest of Thabo Mambane (21) and Ndumiso Mabila (31).
The two suspects were remanded in custody during their court appearance, and they will appear again before the same court for a formal bail application on September 27.
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Manamela reiterated that she would do everything in her power to ensure that Mpumalanga becomes safe for all, including its vulnerable groups. The commissioner further emphasised that the efforts by police members were geared towards the realisation of that goal.
