SAPS manhunt

Khona Buthelezi, Zisholo Shozi, and Cebo Gwala. Photo: SAPS

Have you seen these men? Suspects wanted for 2019 double murder

SAPS in KZN are on the hunt for Khona Buthelezi, Zisholo Shozi, and Cebo Gwala, who are wanted in connection with a 2019 double murder.

SAPS manhunt

Khona Buthelezi, Zisholo Shozi, and Cebo Gwala. Photo: SAPS

Police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have requested assistance from the public in tracking down three men believed to be responsible for the kidnapping and murder of the Ndimande brothers in August 2019. A R10 000 reward has been offered for information leading to their arrest. 

The bodies of Mthoko and Sandile Ndimande were found a day after the two brothers were kidnapped from their home in the Mkhizwana area under Umsunduzi policing precinct.

SAPS offer R10 000 reward for information  

South African Police Service Spokesperson in KZN, Colonal Thembeka Mbele, said in a statement that two of the men believed to be involved in the heinous crime have already been arrested, with the pair having appeared at the Camperdown Magistrates’ Court last month. They were remanded in custody, with the matter adjourned to 12 July 2021. 

Their arrest and subsequent appearance appears to have kickstarted the three year old investigation though, with police now launching an urgent manhunt for three more wanted men after the court issued a warrant for their arrest. 

“The detectives from the SAPS Political Task Team are urging the community to assist in locating Cebo Gwala (27), Zisholo Shozi (36) and Khona Buthelezi (38) on the attached pictures. Their warrant of arrest was issued by the court,” said Mbele. 

“A reward of up to R10 000-00 has been offered to anyone who might have an information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the wanted suspects,” she said. 

Double murder case reinvigorated

It is alleged that on 28 August 2019 at 22:00, two brothers Mthoko (22) and Sandile (29) Ndimande were kidnapped from their home.

“Their bodies were found on the following day with gunshot wounds on the body at Mngcweni area in Umsunduzi. Charges of murder were opened at Umsunduzi SAPS,” said Mbele. 

“Anyone with information that will assist police to arrest the suspects can contact the investigating officer Sergeant Sithole on 072 062 1797. Crime Stop can be contacted on 08600 10111.”