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The South African
2 hours ago
- The South African
Police offer R100 000 reward for Limpopo priest's killer
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a R100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who killed Father William Banda, a 38-year-old Malawian priest. On 13 March 2024, a suspect fatally shot Father Banda at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tzaneen while he was preparing for morning Mass. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba stated that the unknown male suspect, described as a well-dressed man, entered the church around 7:00 a.m. and pretended to be a congregant. He sat next to Father Banda during prayers and followed him to the sacristy. There, the suspect suddenly pulled out a firearm and shot Father Banda multiple times as he prepared for a morning sermon. He then fled the scene in a white vehicle without registration numbers. Emergency medical services personnel declared Banda dead at the scene. The Limpopo Murder and Robbery Unit is leading the probe. Police have made no arrests as of 24 June 2025. Authorities urge the public to come forward with any information. The police urge anyone with information that could help in the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator to contact the investigating officer. They can also report tips via the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, their nearest police station, or the MySAPS App. 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
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
The Citizen
10 hours ago
- The Citizen
R100k reward offered in 2024 Tzaneen priest murder case
TZANEEN – SAPS appeals to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of 36-year-old William Banda, a Malawian national and priest at the Tzaneen Roman Catholic Church. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says that the incident occurred in March 2024, while Banda was preparing to deliver a sermon. 'According to police reports, an unidentified man entered the church under the pretence of being a congregant. The suspect then pulled out a firearm and shot the priest multiple times before fleeing the scene in a white vehicle without registration plates,' says Ledwaba. Emergency Medical Services declared Banda dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened, and investigations are ongoing. Read more: Police launch manhunt for priest's murderer In a bid to accelerate the investigation, the SAPS has offered a R100 000 reward for any credible information that may lead to the arrest and successful conviction of the suspect. Members of the public who may have information are urged to contact Warrant Officer Shai on 082 465 2996 or Colonel Tinyiko Shilenge, the Provincial Commander of the Murder and Robbery Unit, on 071 673 1814. Alternatively, information can be reported via the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111, through the MySAPSApp, or at any local police station. SAPS continues to appeal to community members to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victim and his family. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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.
TimesLIVE
12 hours ago
- TimesLIVE
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.
