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Three arrested for alleged beating man to death in Port Shepstone

The body of the man was found with multiple wounds, similar to have been caused by beating with a sjambok.

May 1, 2017
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

THREE men, aged 27, 35 and 40 have been arrested for the murder of a 21-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by community members at Betania, Port Shepstone on Saturday, April 22.

The body of the man was found with multiple wounds,  similar to have been caused by beating with a sjambok, at Msikaba ward, Betania.

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Police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid, said that members from the POP project team in Port Shepstone last Thursday arrested the suspects in Betania.

They will be charged for murder and will appear in court soon.

Lt-Col Wiid, said that the same members also arrested a 30-year-old foreigner in Watterson street, Marburg, Port Shepstone for being in possession of a large quantity of fake cigarettes to the value of R78600.

He will be charged for being in possession of counterfeit goods and appear in court soon.

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May 1, 2017
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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