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Reward of R50 000 offered for information to catch suspect

Khumalo is alleged to be involved in the murder of Nkosinathi Ngcongo, a former manager of Sam Holdings in Bethal.

HIGHVELD –The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is offering a reward of R50 000 to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of Mhlabayaxega Mntungwa Khumalo (34).

Khumalo is alleged to be involved in the murder of  Mr Nkosinathi Emmanuel Ngcongo, a former manager of Sam Holdings in Bethal. Two armed suspects shot and fatally wounded Ngcongo on 12 September 2019 while he was on duty at the depot in Bethal.

Investigations led to the arrest of Phindikuhle Eugene Nkosi (26) who is currently in custody. His murder trial is expected to kick off today, 22 April, in the Bethal Magistrate’s Court. Khumalo has also been linked to the same incident. It is believed that he might be around Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal.

Anyone with information on Khumalo’s whereabouts is urged to contact Capt Bongani Mdebuka on 082 782 4443 or Col Danie Hall on 071 481 328, the police on 08600 10111 or information may be communicated via the police’s MySAPSApp.
All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and callers may remain anonymous.

Close friends Messrs Sam Chabalala (owner of Sam Holdings) and Nathi Ngcongo (general manager of Sam Holdings Truck Depot in Bethal). Mr Ngcongo was gunned down at the depot on Thursday, 12 September 2019. (Photo: Facebook)

 

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