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The South African
2 days ago
- The South African
Two suspects arrested for kidnapping and murder in Eastern Cape
Two suspects, aged 32 and 33, were arrested in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, for kidnapping two men, one of whom tragically lost his life. The suspects abducted the victims in Qumbu Central Business District. They accused the victims of stealing a sling bag containing two cell phones and cash. After an intensive search, the police located the first victim at his home in Marambeni earlier in June 2025. The 20-year-old victim was found with severe injuries and was hospitalised. The decomposing body of the 22-year-old second victim was found by a community member in dongas (erosion channels) in Mahlungulu. He was found with his hands and legs bound by a rope. The first suspect, Tembalethu Ncudu (32), was arrested on 4 June 2025 and appeared at Qumbu Magistrate's Court on the same day. Taxi owner Sifiso Nene (33) from Mahlungulu, the second suspect, was arrested on 15 June 2025. Both suspects are facing charges of kidnapping and murder. They are currently in custody awaiting their formal bail application, which will be filed on Monday, 14 July 2025, at Qumbu Magistrate's Court. Two suspects made their court appearance before the Praktiseer Magistrate's Court in Tubatse on Friday, 11 July 2025, due to suspected hijacking of a motor vehicle and for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Members of the Tubase tracing team were summoned to Extension 10, Burgersfort, after receiving information about suspicious motor vehicles in the area. Upon arrival, the suspects saw the police and immediately fled the scene, leaving the white polo Volkswagen, suspected to be hijacked, behind. 'The vehicle was tested and it was confirmed to have been reported hijacked during June 2025 in the Tubatse policing area,' read the police statement. Motau was arrested at Extension 10 and was charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle. Mongadi was arrested at a tavern in Riba Cross and is currently facing charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
EC taxi boss and accomplice to apply for bail after suspected thief found dead
Two men have been arrested after the kidnapping of two alleged thieves — one of whom died — in Qumbu in June. Eastern Cape police said two victims, aged 20 and 22, were abducted by suspects in a white Inyathi taxi in the central business district on June 1. The abduction followed allegations that they had stolen a sling bag containing two cellphones and cash. The 20-year-old victim was found at his Marambeni home on June 3 with severe injuries and he was hospitalised. 'This led to the arrest of Tembalethu Ncudu, 32, on June 4 who appeared in Qumbu magistrate's court the same day. The second suspect, taxi owner Sifiso Nene, 33, of Mahlungulu was arrested on June 15.' On Thursday a community member found the decomposing body of the 22-year-old victim in dongas in Mahlungulu. His hands and legs were bound by rope. The suspects, who face charges of kidnapping and murder, will apply for bail in the Qumbu magistrate's court on Monday. The taxi allegedly used in the commission of the crime has been impounded as evidence. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- TimesLIVE
EC taxi boss and accomplice to apply for bail after suspected thief found dead
Two men have been arrested after the kidnapping of two alleged thieves — one of whom died — in Qumbu in June. Eastern Cape police said two victims, aged 20 and 22, were abducted by suspects in a white Inyathi taxi in the central business district on June 1. The abduction followed allegations that they had stolen a sling bag containing two cellphones and cash. The 20-year-old victim was found at his Marambeni home on June 3 with severe injuries and he was hospitalised. 'This led to the arrest of Tembalethu Ncudu, 32, on June 4 who appeared in Qumbu magistrate's court the same day. The second suspect, taxi owner Sifiso Nene, 33, of Mahlungulu was arrested on June 15.' On Thursday a community member found the decomposing body of the 22-year-old victim in dongas in Mahlungulu. His hands and legs were bound by rope. The suspects, who face charges of kidnapping and murder, will apply for bail in the Qumbu magistrate's court on Monday. The taxi allegedly used in the commission of the crime has been impounded as evidence.
