Man set to appear in court for Cape Town cop killings

Man set to appear in court for Cape Town cop killings

A 32-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court on Tuesday in connection with killing of two Cape Town police officers.

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The suspect was arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday. 

 

Sergeant Mnakwazo Mdoko, 46, and 28-year-old Constable Mninawa Breakfast were gunned down while on patrol in Bloekombos on Sunday. 

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Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says they cannot rule out more arrests. 

 

"Both Mdoko and Breakfast were declared dead on the scene and their official firearms were stolen in the early hours of 28 February.

 

"The suspect will be appearing in the Bluedowns Magistrates Court on 2 March on charges of murder. 

 

"The investigation is continuing, and we cannot rule out the possibility of linking other suspects to the murders."

 

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