Police said they are still searching for a 33-year-old man who is believed to be the second suspect in the family killing
Police are still searching for a 33-year-old man who is believed to be the second suspect on the matter.
The same court found Nthutuko Mthethwa guilty of the murder of the Mkhize family members. Photo: iStockNthutuko Mthethwa appeared in the Mtunzini High Court on Wednesday where sentence was handed down.“The investigating officer successfully opposed the accused’s several bids for bail and was kept behind bars until his sentencing on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.
“Police are still searching for 33-year-old Sicelo Dambayi Sikhakhane who is believed to be the second suspect on the matter,” Netshiunda said. Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has applauded the investigating team for the arrest of the suspect as well as presenting a strong case in court which led to the attainment of a maximum sentence.
“Our mandate is to prevent and combat crime, however if a crime happens, our reactive capacity should dig deep to bring justice to the families of the victims. We applaud the Investigating Officer and all those that he worked with in ensuring that justice was served and bring closure to the family,” Mkhwanazi said.
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