NOORDWESTER – ZEERUST - 12 Men between the ages of 21 and 48 were remanded in custody until their next court appearance.
They appeared before court for the murder of Mzomuhle Themba Zulu (35), attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery and malicious damage to property. Their first court appearance was before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 18 September.
Their appearance came after a team of detectives was established to investigate shooting incidents at Marula Kop village in the Masebudula area, close to Nietverdiend on Tuesday morning, 16 September 2024. Initial investigations indicated that alleged conflict between two security companies led to the attack wherein Zulu was fatally wounded.
Furthermore, a driver of a taxi was kidnapped, who was rescued by police shortly after the incident. Five people were wounded, firearms were robbed and numerous vehicles were rammed by a Nyala (armoured vehicle).
Information about the suspects were gathered and operationalised, leading to their arrest on the same day. Police also confiscated an assortment of rifles, pistols and ammunition alleged to be used during the commission of the crime.
The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Dintletse Molefe applauded the detective team for working diligently until all suspects were arrested, shortly after the incidents were reported. She said the police will continue to work hard to ensure that the criminals face the full might of the law and successful prosecution is achieved in court.
