Police offer R60k for info on remaining suspect in IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole's murder
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police are offering a R60,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of the remaining person in the murder of IFP member of Parliament, Khethamabala Petros Sithole.
Police said that they were looking for Zamani Ngila Ximba.
It is alleged that Ximba was part of a group of gunmen who killed Sithole and injured two other IFP members in May at a hostel in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg.
Two adult males are expected to appear at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Thursday in relation to this case.
They're each charged with one count of murder, two of attempted murder and the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
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