Police launch manhunt for murder suspect who absconded bail
The Middelburg police have launched an intensive manhunt for Nqubeko Bright Mchunu (41), who disappeared after he was released on bail for the alleged murder of Mr Tsepo Maseko (33), who was killed on August 17, 2022.
Mchunu is a suspect in the murder case during a protest incident at the Steve Tshwete Municipality in Middelburg that lasted for about three months. Mr Maseko was unfortunately shot and killed at that protest.
According to information, Mchunu was employed as a security guard at the municipality offices. After the shooting, police conducted an investigation which led to the arrest of Mchunu as a suspect.
His first appearance at the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court was on August 19, 2022. He was then granted R10 000 bail in September 2022. The proceedings continued in court until March 9, 2023, but Mchunu never returned to court thereafter. The matter was postponed to April 11, 2023, when a warrant for his arrest was issued.
Mchunu’s last known address is Mbongolweni at Eshowe in the KZN Province.
Police therefore request anyone who might have information about Mchunu’s whereabouts to contact the Investigation Officer, Detective Sergeant Sizwe Malinga on 079 286 8550 or call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
Alternatively, information can be shared via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
