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Detectives are on the hunt for three males who might be able to shed light on the mysterious murder of a 34-year-old man in KwaNobuhle
\nyesterday, August 17.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu,
\nduring the early hours of yesterday morning, the victim, Sibabalwe Mthengenya and
\na 17-year-old were at Mthengenya\u2019s house in Mgolodela Street when they started
\narguing about a missing TV.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMthengenya accused the teenager of taking a TV from his
\nhouse. It is further alleged that Mthengenya phoned his friends to come to
\nthe house. The teenager was beaten and assaulted by the three males. His hands
\nwere bound and he was locked in a room,\u201d Naidu explained.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"man

<\/p>\n

A man was mysteriously murdered in KwaNobuhle yesterday.<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The teenager alleged that he was unconscious and was later
\nfreed when Mthengenya\u2019s family members opened the door. According to family
\nmembers, they found Mthengenya\u2019s body on the lounge floor with gunshot and
\nstab wounds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCircumstances surrounding the murder is unknown at this
\nstage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police are investigating a case of murder and appealing to
\nanyone who can assist with the investigation, especially the deceased\u2019s three
\nfriends, to contact D\/WO Shaun Leonard at SAPS KwaNobuhle on 071 687 2800
\nor 041 978 8800. Crime Stop can also be contacted on 08600 10111. They can
\nalso visit their nearest police station. All information is confidential and
\ncallers may remain anonymous.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: SAPS media statement<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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