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KZN cop who won a car thought he was being summoned for disciplinary hearing
Among his many cases was the kidnapping and murder of a 21-year-old woman who was last seen leaving a nightclub in Umhlanga on Christmas Day in 2024.
Within a week, Mhlongo put the pieces together and uncovered the identity of a man who was last seen with her. Investigations revealed that the suspect, who was her manager, took her to his Amaotana home in Inanda where he killed her and buried her body in a shallow grave.
'For his excellence in putting criminals behind bars and bringing closure to victims and their families, Mhlongo was rewarded with a brand new vehicle,' he said.
Another special award went to Sgt Msizi Leonard Mkhize from Mountain Rise police station. He is also an investigating officer who has cracked complex cases over the past financial year. His prize was a boat cruise with his partner.
Netshiunda said provincial excellence awards are aimed at celebrating brilliant performance and rewarding top achievers.
