Most wanted Glebelands hitman arrested
Police in KwaZulu-Natal believe they finally have a most wanted suspect, linked to attacks in 2015 and 2016 in custody.
A man, believed to be a most wanted hit man, is set to appear in court on Wednesday in connection with two murders and an attempted murder incident.
Police say they traced the 38-year-old to Harding, where he was arrested in the early hours of Monday.
He is suspected to be behind a double-murder incident in Montclair in September 2015.
"William Mthembu and Thokozani Machi were exiting a supermarket in Montclair when they were attacked," says police spokesperson Thulani Zwane. "It is alleged that the suspects shot and killed them before fleeing in their getaway vehicle."
During the second incident, which occurred in 2016, the man is alleged to have shot and wounded Fezeka Njiyelo at Glebelands.
"This is a breakthrough," explains Zwane. "This arrested 38-year-old man will later be joining the other seven suspects who are already in custody for the Glebelands incidents.
The hostel has become synonymous with political violence in the province.