One of two men who skipped bail on a farm murder charge in Groblersdal eight years ago has been rearrested.
He is expected to appear in court on Monday.
Four suspects were arrested two days apart
Warrants of arrest were issued when the men failed to appear in court
Warrants for their arrest were issued but they remained at large until January 26, when Tobias Moyo (51) was rearrested.
The foreign national was arrested in Etwatwa in Daveyton, on the East Rand.
He appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, January 28 when the case was postponed to Monday, February 3.
Police are still on the hunt for his accomplice identified as Fanie Sergio Makwakwa (31).
The men face a charge of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, housebreaking, unlawful possession of firearm, and ammunition.
Anyone with information on Makwakwa can contact Groblersdal Detective Commander Lieutenant Colonel Edrick Mukwevho on 082 303 9927, Detective Constable Isaac Lebyane on 065 907 5141, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. Such information can be given anonymously via the MySAPS App.
Viral Eastern Cape ‘woman abuser’ arrested
An Eastern Cape man who went viral after footage of him assaulting two women in Elliotdale on Thursday, has been arrested.
Police say the 29-year-old was arrested after the women opened a case on the same day.
He is expected in the Elliotdale Magistrate’s Court on Monday February 3.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa said police continue to tirelessly investigate gender-based violence cases and protect the victims.
“We appeal to all communities to report any incidents of GBV to their nearest police station or to Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Together, we can create a safer and more just society for all,” she said.
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