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Arrest made in Sodwana Bay missing skipper case

The arrest comes after the police had circulated Visser's photograph and name on Wednesday, alerting the public to be on the lookout

March 22, 2024
Tamlyn Head 1 minute read
Ferdie Visser was arrested in Maputo on Friday Photo: Supplied

THE latest development in the case of missing Sodwana Bay skipper John Matambu is that the original person of interest, Ferdie Visser, has been located.

According to Matambu’s nephew Mike Eilertsen, who is working closely with police, Interpol, local security companies and investigators, he was apprehended in Maputo this evening (Friday) and is in police custody.

The arrest comes after the police had circulated Visser’s photograph and name on Wednesday, alerting the public to be on the lookout.

As yet, no word has been received on the whereabouts of Matambu.

We will keep you abreast of further developments as they unfold.

ALSO READ: Missing Sodwana Bay charter boat found, no trace of skipper

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March 22, 2024
Tamlyn Head 1 minute read

Tamlyn Jolly

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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