Polo used in Olorato Mongale’s murder seized

Police are looking for two men, Philangenkosi Makhanya and Fezile Ngubane, believed to be directly involved in the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, after a breakthrough in the case led to the seizure of a vehicle linked to the crime.

Mongale’s lifeless body was found abandoned over the weekend in Lombardy, northern Johannesburg.

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The investigation first led the team to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg where two suspects had booked a room.

Further intelligence led them to KwaMashu in Durban to the home of one of the suspects. The suspect’s vehicle was later found at this panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle.

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An elderly man believed to be the owner of the vehicle has been arrested. The two suspects are on the run and members of the public are urged to distribute their photos far and wide to assist police investigations.

The pair is considered to be dangerous and members of the public are cautioned not to come near them. If seen, immediately call Brigadier Nama on +27 (82) 778-9035 to help with Olorato Mongale murder case.

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has thanked the team working on the case including SAPS Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit(PIU),  DPCI KZN Tracking Team and the Durban Metro Police K-9 unit as well as private security for assisting the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team.