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.
KIDNAPPING AND DISCOVERY OF VICTIMS
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.
ARREST OF SUSPECTS
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 APPEAR IN COURT FOR ALLEGED HIJACKING AND POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM
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.
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