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South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaNobuhle has confirmed a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of two females, reported on 18 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, four male suspects, aged between 16 and 23 years, were arrested on 19 June in KwaNobuhle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The arrests are directly linked to the ongoing investigation into the double murder,” said Gantana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, commended the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The swift apprehension of these suspects is a result of diligent police work and cooperation within the community. We assure the public that we are treating this case with the utmost seriousness,” stated Maj Gen Kupiso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana said the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murders continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Further details regarding the suspects and the charges they face will be communicated in due course, as the legal process unfolds,” said Gantana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAPS urges anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward and assist the investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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