Police launch search for ‘mastermind’ who murdered three family members

KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt for a man who is believed to be the mastermind behind the gruesome murder of three family members and the attempted murder of three others at eMtilombo in Eshowe. 

The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday, 12 April 2023.

THREE FAMILY MEMBERS MURDERED IN ESHOWE 

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the Eshowe Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant of arrest for Sicelo Dambayi Sikakane on 17 April 2023. 

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Netshiunda said Sikakane and Thuthukani Mthethwa are alleged to have entered the residence of the Mkhize family and asked for Nduduzo Nkonzo Mkhize (27). 

An argument reportedly ensued and Sikakane produced a firearm. Nduduzo reportedly ran back into the house and the two suspects followed him and subsequently fatally shot him, together with Nokuphiwe Thembekile Mkhize (32) and 14-year-old Muzikayise Anele Mkhize who were in the house. Three other family members were also shot at but survived.

“Mthethwa (34) was arrested the following morning and has already appeared in court where he was remanded in custody. He will be back in the dock on Friday, 28 April 2023,” he said. 

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Sikakane is believed to be hiding in one of the hostels in Johannesburg and police have urged anyone who might have information on his whereabouts to contact the Detective Commander of Eshowe, Lieutenant Colonel Thokozani Mkhabela on ‪035 473 4211‬/ ‪082 376 3129‬ or alternatively call Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111‬. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App.

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