Cape Town - Two suspects have been arrested and are expected to appear in court on Monday in connection with a triple murder in Makhaza, Khayelitsha.
Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the suspects, aged 32 and 26, were charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
“The investigation into the circumstances of a triple murder in Makhaza, Harare led to the arrest of two suspects. On October 10 three people were gunned down and killed in cold blood in Simpiwe Street, Makhaza while two others sustained gunshot wounds.
“SAPS initiated an intensive investigation which paid off when members of Khayelitsha Murder and Robbery Unit and Crime Intelligence arrested the two suspects aged 32 and 26, Thursday, afternoon.
“The suspects are scheduled to make their court appearances in Khayelitsha on Monday to face charges of murder, attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm,” Traut said.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated matter, members of the Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 24-year-old suspect in Stellenbosch who was wanted for fraud he is alleged to have committed while working for a furniture chain store in Bellville.
Traut said the suspect, who was the bookkeeper, allegedly channelled funds to his personal bank account and defrauded his employer to the tune of R207 000.
“He was arrested at a hairdresser where he is currently employed. The suspect is expected to make his court appearance in Bellville tomorrow.”
Cape Times