Nhlanhla Mhlongo (22) and Sakhile Cele (25) appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of robbery and murder.
The duo were arrested on Valentine’s Day this month at Doringkop for the murder of tuckshop owner, Goberdhan Sahadew (74) at his home at Holmbosch Farm.
KwaDukuza Saps allege that on February 6 Sahadew was at his home when the 2 men attacked him.
“They locked the door, assaulted, strangled and stabbed the victim once on the chest.
“They took his cellphones, shotgun, cash and other items and drove away in his vehicle.
“The vehicle was later found abandoned not far from the crime scene,” said provincial Saps spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele.
Customers who found Sahadew’s lifeless body had spotted bloodstains outside the yard and informed the police.
Charges of murder and robbery were opened at KwaDukuza police for investigation.
The investigation by the detectives led to Doringkop where the 2 men were found hiding.
They were arrested and charged by KwaDukuza detectives.
The matter was remanded to February 23 for a bail application hearing.
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