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Man sought by police, arrested and in court

The man who was sought by the police as a person of interest in an investigation regarding at least four murders has been arrested.

June 11, 2025
Daleen Naude 1 minute read
Xabiso Mngcongo is a person of interest in a police investigation. His photo was also published on the BOLO group.

Xabiso Mngcongo (34) was arrested and appeared in court today.

The Middelburg Observer published an article on our website about the BOLO WhatsApp group, which helps look for missing persons and other cases.

Also read: BOLO group helps find missing persons, stolen vehicles

One of their recent posts was that of Mngcongo, whom a task team from Joza SAPS was looking for.

A reward of up to R50 000 was offered by the police for information that could assist in locating Mngcongo. He is a person of interest in their investigation of at least four murders committed between November 2022 and June 2024 in Kwazakhele (Gqeberha) and Joza (Makhanda).

The investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Barend Lensley, just confirmed that Mngcongo handed himself over to the police and has appeared in court.

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June 11, 2025
Daleen Naude 1 minute read

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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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