Protea Glen officer appears in court for wife’s murder
Mahlalela fatally shot his wife, Jane Mashudu Mahlalela, also a member of the police, on Valentine's Day at their home in Protea Glen following an alleged argument.
Sergeant Ngudumane Harlemet appeared before the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, February 20 on charges of murder.
Mahlalela fatally shot his wife, Jane Mashudu Mahlalela, also a member of the police, on Valentine’s Day at their home in Protea Glen following an alleged argument.
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National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the accused was allegedly heard by family members arguing with his wife about her not having slept at home the previous night. They later heard a gunshot.
“The accused disappeared from the scene, taking along a child. He was on the run until he handed himself over to Moroka police on February 18, while the child was found at his aunt’s place,” said Mjondwane.
