One suspect linked to Thandeka Mdeliswa’s murder

One of the three men arrested in connection with the murder of Ikani actress, Thandeka Mdeliswa appeared in Evander Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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Siyabonga Mbatha (25) faces charges of murder after he allegedly shot Mdeliswa on September 3
at her home in Evander. She died in hospital on September 5. Mbatha was remanded in custody.
He will appear in the same court on September 21.

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On Saturday, the police arrested three men in connection with the murder as well as unlawful possession of a firearm. “Only one suspect appeared in court as others couldn’t be linked to the matter,” said Monica Nyuswa, NPA spokesperson in Mpumalanga.