GQEBERHA – The suspects linked to the home invasion incident that took place in Newton Park on Thursday, 30 October have appeared at the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court. During the incident, a 65-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death whilst his partner was tied up and blindfolded.

It is alleged that the victim was stabbed to death during a break-in at his home in Mangold Street at approximately 02:20 on 30 October.

The deceased has been identified as Daniel De Jager (65).

SAPS spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said that the female victim reported hearing a loud noise before being confronted by the intruders in the passage.

“The suspects restrained her with cable ties, covered her head with a pillowcase and gagged her before ransacking the house,” she said.

Hours later, SAPS Mount Road detectives moved swiftly to apprehend two women, aged 36 and 57, and a 36-year-old man. The trio has been charged with murder.

The matter was remanded to Thursday, 6 November for their formal bail application.