Serious Organized Crime Investigation, based in Secunda, detained the 40-year-old
suspect on Friday, June 23, 2023, in connection with the murder of Sergeant
Hlatshwayo, who was assigned to the Mahamba border posts.
An off-duty Sergeant was reportedly shot in February 2023 at his Piet Retief residence.
He was able to call a friend who transported him to the nearest hospital, where he was
later moved for more care before being declared dead when he arrived at Trichardt
Medi-Clinic.

Three suspects including the late sergeant’s wife were later arrested by Secunda
Serious Organised Crime Investigation. Through further investigation, it was detected
that the late sergeant’s wife was in contact with a man from Ermelo and it was also
discovered that the suspect’s motor vehicle was indeed used when the Sergeant was
shot.

The suspect was then traced and found at Ermelo Hospital admitted with gunshot
wounds. The suspect was arrested and placed under police guard. His cellphone was
seized for further investigation and he’s expected to appear in court once he has
recovered.