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IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Olorato Mongale: Suspects previously arrested for kidnapping and robbery, now linked to crime syndicate
Police say two of the three men wanted for her murder were arrested previously for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a woman in Brakpan, and are part of a syndicate Police believe that the trio linked to Olorato Mongale's murder are part of a bigger syndicate targeting women. Police further confirmed that two of the suspects currently on the run, Bongani Mthimkhulu and Philangenkosi Makhanya, were previously arrested and charged for kidnapping and robbery. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said Mthimkhulu and Makhanya were spotted by a police officer on patrol on April 20 in Brakpan. They were driving a white Volkswagen Polo that has since been seized by police in KwaZulu-Natal. The accused appeared in court and were released on bail on April 26.
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Mourners gather for Olorato Mongale as VW Polo linked to her murder is found
Olorato Mongale went on a date with her alleged killer, who picked her up from her residential complex driving a white Volkswagen Polo. Image: Facebook The family of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale has reacted to the discovery, seizure, and arrest of the owner of the white VW Polo linked to the murder of their child, whose body was found in Lombardy West on Sunday. The arrest of the car's owner and the continued search for three other suspects, Bongani Mthimkhulu, Fezile Ngubane, and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya, comes as scores of mourners gathered for a candlelight service in memory of Mongale in Lombardy West on Wednesday night. Mthimkulu was added as the third suspect as investigations continue to intensify, with members of the public urged to contact the police should they spot any of the three suspects. The service coincided with a report by members of the South African Police Service's (SAPS) National Crime Intelligence Unit, confirming the discovery of the white VW Polo. On Sunday, Mongale, who had gone out on a date with the driver of the vehicle found with cloned registration plates, had informed her friends that should they not hear from her in an hour's time, they should begin searching for her. The suspects' vehicle was found at this panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle. Image: SAPS Needless to say, her body was found later on Sunday, with the national police assuming a manhunt for the man named John, believed to be her alleged killer. On Wednesday evening, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe indicated that they have found and seized the wanted VW Polo in KwaMashu, Durban, following an investigation led by a multi-disciplinary team. The owner of the vehicle was subsequently arrested while the search for the three suspects continues. "A multidisciplinary team led by the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team seized the vehicle at a panel beater workshop in Phoenix, Durban. The investigation first led the team to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg, where two suspects had booked a room. Further intelligence led them to KwaMashu in Durban to the home of one of the suspects. "The suspects' vehicle was later found at the panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle. An elderly man believed to be the owner of the vehicle has been arrested, but police are still searching for three men believed to have been directly involved in the murder of Olorato," Mathe stated. Fezile Ngubane is one of the wanted suspects linked to the murder of Olorato Mongale. Image: SAPS The two suspects, who have been identified as Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya, were joined by the third suspect, Bongani Mthimkhulu. All three are currently on the run. Reacting to the seizure of the vehicle and the identification of the alleged suspects, family spokesperson, Criselda Kananda, welcomed the arrest, adding that the family is still shaken and devastated by the events that have led to the death of their child. "As can be expected, we are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved daughter, Olorato Mongale. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the police service for their diligent work in locating the car involved in the criminal act that led to her untimely death. While we take a small measure of comfort in this progress, we remain devastated by the fact that the suspects are still at large. "We urge the community to continue to come together and assist in bringing them to justice. These suspects are still out there and possibly continuing to commit atrocious crimes. Someone must have information that could help the investigation. We plead with you to come forward. They have no place in our beautiful country," she said. Bongani Mthimkhuli (white shirt) and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya are currently on the run. Image: SAPS
News24
3 days ago
- General
- News24
Olorato Mongale murder: Police find white VW Polo in KZN, arrest made
Police recovered a white Volkswagen Polo linked to Olorato Mongale's murder, finding traces of blood inside. National police said that the car was located at a panel beating workshop in Durban, KZN. The two suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya, are on the run, while an elderly man was arrested. Police have confirmed that traces of blood were found in a white Volkswagen Polo recovered at a panel beating shop in Phoenix, Durban on Wednesday – the vehicle which is believed to have been used in the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale. Police said an elderly man, alleged to be the vehicle's owner, has been arrested following the discovery. Mongale's body was discovered in Gauteng on Sunday afternoon after she went on a date with a man she had recently met. She was picked up in a white Volkswagen Polo at her residential complex in Atholl, Johannesburg. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the Crime Intelligence Unit recovered the car at a panel beating workshop in Phoenix, Durban, on Wednesday. Mathe said the breakthrough in Mongale's murder followed an intensive investigation led by a multi-disciplinary team, including the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team. She said the team's efforts initially directed them to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg, where two suspects had reportedly booked a room. 'Further intelligence led them to KwaMashu in Durban, which was the home of one of the suspects. 'The suspect's vehicle was later found at this panel-beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle,' Mathe said. 'Police are still searching for two men believed to have been directly involved in the murder of Olorato. 'The two suspects are on the run and members of the public are urged to distribute their photos far and wide to assist police investigations,' Mathe said. Mathe said police have identified the wanted suspects as Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya. She said the duo is considered dangerous and community members are cautioned not to confront them. Police urged members of the public to immediately contact Brigadier Nama at 082 778 9035 if they spot the suspects. 'These suspects are warned to hand themselves over at their nearest police station,' Mathe said. National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola has expressed gratitude to the task team and its collaborative partners, which include the SAPS Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit, the KZN Hawks Tracking Team, Durban Metro Police K-9 Unit, as well as private security services.
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Breakthrough in Olorato Mongale Murder: Police arrest suspect, seize getaway car - two still at large
The suspects vehicle was later found at this panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle. Image: SAPS Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya are wanted for the murder of Olorato Mongale Image: SAPS She said the investigation unfolded when SAPS intelligence initially traced the suspects to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg. "Two men had booked a room there, prompting further inquiries by police. As the investigation progressed, authorities uncovered intelligence that directed them towards KwaMashu in Durban, identifying the home of one of the suspects," Mathe said. Upon locating the suspect's vehicle at the panel beater workshop, forensic teams from SAPS conducted a meticulous inspection. Their efforts revealed worrying evidence; traces of blood were found inside the VW Polo. Olorato Mongale went on a date with her alleged killer, who picked her up from her residential complex driving a white Volkswagen Polo. Image: Facebook
The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Armed robbers steal meat from delivery truck near Paul Kruger Gate
A Parkton Meats delivery truck was robbed of a large quantity of meat at about 10:30 yesterday. Mpumalanga News reports the robbery occurred on the R538 road, a few kilometres from the Paul Kruger Gate to the Kruger National Park. The driver of the delivery vehicle saw three men in the middle of the road, pointing guns at him, and he was forced to stop the truck. 'According to the truck driver, he stopped and the armed men forced him to open the back of the truck to steal the meat. The truck driver was not harmed,' said one of the first people to arrive at the scene, Xibutana Nkuna from the nearby Belfast village. Nkuna added that the driver told him a white Volkswagen Polo arrived at the scene. 'The driver said the robbers placed the boxes of meat into the getaway vehicle and sped off towards Elephant Point,' he explained. When Mpumalanga News spoke to the managing director of Parkton Meats, Allan Germishuys, he was on his way to the scene. 'I can confirm that our truck was robbed of meat today. I am on my way to the scene and much concerned about the safety of our driver at the moment. We don't have much detail for now and can only talk about the incident later,' Germishuys said at the time. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane was not aware of the incident when Mpumalanga News contacted her for comment. 'That is the jurisdiction of our members from Calcutta Police Station in Mkhuhlu. I shall interact with them for the information,' said Ndubane. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
