Suspect arrested for murder of two police officers to appear in court
By Sisonke Mlamla
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Cape Town - The 32 year-old suspect linked to the killing of two police officers in Kraaifontein is expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrateâs court this morning.
Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale said the Hawksâ National Priority Violent Crimes Team, together with members of Kraaifontein police, crime intelligence and K9 have, in an intelligence driven operation, arrested the suspect in Mandela Park, Khayelitsha.
The two officers Mnakwazo Mdoko, 46, and Mninawa Breakfast, 28, were allegedly ambushed by a group of suspects while on patrol duties in Phumla street, Bloekombos, where they came under fire.
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Alleged Cape cop killer in court, as Bheki Cele visits province 02 March 2021 - 14:06 Sgt Mnakwazo Mdoko, 46, and Constable Mninawa Breakfast (pictured), 28, were fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday morning. Image: SAPS
Suspected cop killer Mxoleleni Sikhala appeared in the Bluedowns magistrate s court on Tuesday morning in connection with the murders of two Cape Town police officers over the weekend.
Sikhala was charged with two counts of murder, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances after he was arrested allegedly in the possession of two firearms, 45 rounds of 9mm ammunition and a cellphone.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said Sikhala is a resident of Khayelitsha’s Mandela Park.
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The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya has welcomed the arrest of a 32 years old suspect in connection with the killing of two police members in Kraaifontein, Western Cape. The Hawks’ National Priority Violent Crimes Team together with members of Kraaifontein SAPS, Crime Intelligence, and K9 […]