Police identify suspects allegedly involved in the Olerato Mongale matter

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Police say they have positively managed to find a vehicle that was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a 30 years old Olerato Mongale who was also reported dead as well as identify suspects allegedly involved in the evil act.

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said that the discovery of the vehicle was as a result of a multidisciplinary team led by the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team.The vehicle was seized at a panel beater workshop in Phoenix, Durban.

“The investigation first led the team to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg where two suspects had booked a room.”

“Further intelligence led them to KwaMashu in Durban to the home of one of the suspects. The suspects vehicle was later found at this panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle.”

”She added that they arrested an elderly man who is said to be the registered owner of the said motor vehicle while the search still continues for the two suspects named Fezile Ngubane and Sibongekuhle Makhanya.”

“The pair is considered to be dangerous and members of the public are cautioned not to come near them. If seen, immediately call Brigadier Nama on +27 (82) 778-9035.”

“The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has thanked the team working on the case including SAPS Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit(PIU), DPCI KZN Tracking Team and the Durban Metro Police K-9 unit as well as private security for assisting the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team.”

“These suspects are warned to hand themselves over at their nearest police station.”