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Freitag murder: Warrants issued for these two fugitives

Have you seen these two fugitives? Police are looking for them in connection with Jacques Freitag's brutal murder.

The Hercules police have obtained warrants of arrest for Rudie Lubbe and Chantelle Oosthuizen.

It is believed they are on the run from the law following the discovery of Jacques Freitag’s body on July 1.

Do you know where Lubbe and Oosthuizen are?

Freitag murder: Warrants issued for these two fugitives
Freitag murder: Warrants issued for these two fugitives. Photo: SAPS

Lubbe and Oosthuizen are facing charges, which include murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Also read: Body of missing former world champion found near Pretoria Cemetery

The body of the 42-year-old former world high jump champion Jacques Freitag was discovered with gunshot wounds in a field near the Zandfontein cemetery in Pretoria West.

Freitag was reported missing three weeks ago. He was reportedly last seen when he left his mother’s house at around 01:00 on June 17 with an unknown man to a guesthouse in Pretoria West.

The discovery was made by the SAPS Search and Rescue Team, which comprised SAPS units such as the Air Wing, Water Wing, K9 Unit and the local police.

Anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts is encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Captain Martin Smith, at 082 778 9385 or SAPS #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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