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GQEBERHA <\/strong>– A 28-year-old\u00a0man, a foreign national, has been arrested and will appear today at the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of five young men in Motherwell on 27 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, the arrest followed an intensive investigation by the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Acting on intelligence gathered during the probe, detectives conducted a tracing operation from the evening of Thursday, 4 June, to the morning of Friday, 5 June, resulting in the successful apprehension of the suspect,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana added that the case stems from a mass shooting incident that occurred at approximately 13:33 on Wednesday, 27 May, at a residence in Mnenga Street, NU10, Motherwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Police responded to reports of gunfire and, upon arrival, found five males with gunshot wounds,” she said. “Four victims were located in the lounge area of the house, while a fifth victim was discovered in a bedroom.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana noted that Emergency Medical Services declared three victims deceased at the scene. “Despite resuscitation efforts, a fourth victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene,” she said. “The fifth victim was transported to hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana stated that the deceased have been identified as Mpendulo Sjadu (17), Sonwabise Mkhweta (17), Luvuyo Crowly (17), Ibrahim Said (18), and Vuyisani Pinini (18).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, commended the investigating team for their dedication and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This arrest demonstrates the relentless efforts of our detectives to track down those responsible for violent crimes. Their professionalism, persistence, and tireless work have brought us a step closer to ensuring justice for the victims and their families,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We remain committed to removing violent offenders from our communities and ensuring that they are brought before the courts,” Ncata added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect has been detained on five counts of murder and is expected to appear in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court today, 8 June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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