The murder of Mpumalanga chief Clyde Mnisi and his wife just a week apart has brought into focus the ongoing assassinations in the province, as well as speculation on the possible motive behind both deaths.
"In [Mnisi's] case, people approached him with rifles and in this one she was shot with a pistol. So you wouldn't know whether they are linked or not linked. Obviously the outcome of the investigation will determine if it's the same group of people or the coordinated kind of activities within the same circle."
"It's really difficult to say but they need to investigate a link. We've seen these kinds of things before where there's a jockeying for power within these syndicates. So for instance, when [crime bossMshengu was assassinated in 2021, in many ways it was Mnisi who stepped in to fill that gap. It could be linked ... it makes sense to investigate.
It's really difficult to say but they need to investigate a link. We've seen these kinds of things before where there's a jockeying for power within these syndicatesMathews' Facebook page was dotted with numerous videos and images of her and her young children. Her last public post was in February 2022 but prior to that, Mathews would give followers a glimpse into expanding family life. Images of her and Mnisi also feature on her timeline.
At this stage, no charges have been withdrawn. The matter is still on the court roll until they appear in court. It's the court that will take a decision to withdraw charges," she said.
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