Police searching for suspect in connection with brutal Mamelodi murder, stabbing

Police are searching for a 30-year-old man in connection with the brutal stabbing of his parents last week Wednesday.

John Hani Mashifana (72) from Mamelodi was allegedly attacked and fatally stabbed on the day. His wife was also stabbed and had to be admitted to hospital.

John’s brother Tim Mashifana said he received a call from neighbours that his brother was bleeding to death after he was attacked and stabbed, allegedly by his son.

“We rushed to the scene and found police, and our brother lying in the pool of blood with many stab wounds in his stomach, neck and face.”

Tim said the information they received from tenants and neighbours was that at about 05:00, a man, believed to be the victim’s son, came early in the morning to demand money from his father.

Tim said a tenant staying on the property heard the attack and managed to wrestle the suspect to the ground while screaming for help. The suspect fled the scene.

Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said police have already started the investigation.

He said the police were investigating a case of murder and attempted murder.

“The man is wanted for stabbing both victims with a knife and glass bottle and one eyewitness was identified. The suspect is still at large,” said Van Dyk.

The victim’s brother said the family wanted justice because his brother “died like a dog”.

“He was brutally killed without any remorse.”

The Mashifana family said they never saw this coming and were still in a state of shock.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact the police on 08600 10 111.

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