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The Herald
5 hours ago
- The Herald
Murder suspects in early morning escape from custody
Police in Letsitele, near Tzaneen, have launched a manhunt for three awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from police cells early on Tuesday morning. At about 5.35am, murder suspects Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa and Javas Mongwe allegedly overpowered officers on duty and fled on foot, Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact detectives commander Lt-Col Mavis Shilubane at 082-469-0900, or the nearest police station or police toll-free number 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS App. TimesLIVE
The Herald
9 hours ago
- The Herald
R100,000 reward for man who killed Catholic priest in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo are offering a reward of R100,000 to anyone who can help them catch the killer of William Banda, a priest at the Roman Catholic Church in Tzaneen. The 36-year-old was fatally shot while preparing for a church sermon on March 13 last year. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect arrived at the church pretending to be a congregant. He shot the priest before fleeing in a white vehicle without registration numbers. Anyone with positive information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the perpetrator should contact the investigating officer W/O Shai on 082 465 2996 or the provincial commander of the murder and robbery unit Col Tinyiko Shilenge, on 071 673 1814. Callers can also use the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or contact their nearest police station. TimesLIVE
News24
11 hours ago
- News24
Police put up R100K reward for info on priest's murderer a year later
More than a year after Roman Catholic priest William Banda was murdered in his church, Limpopo police have put up a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. 'Reports suggest that an unknown male suspect arrived at the [Tzaneen Roman Catholic Church] pretending to be a congregant. He suddenly pulled out a firearm and shot the priest several times,' police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said. At the time, Banda was preparing for a sermon. 'The suspect thereafter fled the scene in a white vehicle without registration numbers.' The man was wearing black pants, a brown shirt, and a waistcoat. He had a clean black haircut and a small goatee. Police released an identikit of him in April. News24 previously reported that Banda was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. Banda was a Zambian national of the St Patrick's Society for Foreign Missions, also known as the Kiltegan Fathers. The incident occurred hours after three Egyptian Coptic monks were killed inside a monastery in Gauteng. The monks were stabbed to death at a church in Cullinan and the assailants left without taking any valuables. Anyone with information leading to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the perpetrator can contact Warrant Officer Shai on 082 465 2996 or Colonel Tinyiko Shilenge on 071 673 1814.
