NELSPRUIT – Police in Mpumalanga have made a breakthrough in their investigation into the murder of 34-year-old well known actress, Thandeka Mdeliswa. Three men have been arrested in this regard, including the one believed to have shot Mdeliswa, who played the role of Khanya Hlophe in the television soapie IKANI. This shocking incident occurred on Thursday, 03 September 2020, in Evander.

The 34-year-old, who portrayed the role of Khanye Hlophe in the TV soapie, Ikani, was shot outside her Evander home last Thursday.

Explaining the shooting death of the actress, police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said they had been informed that Mdeliswa had heard a squabble between her brother and two men.

“She then went out to investigate the problem, whereupon getting closer, one of the men snatched a firearm from his friend and shot her,” said Hlathi.

He said that the two men then fled the scene. Police and medical personnel were immediately summoned and Mdleliswa was taken to hospital, but unfortunately died on Saturday, 5 September.

The suspects fled, including the triggerman. The police launched a manhunt which culminated in their arrest yesterday.

Police on Friday, arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the murder and other two suspects aged 24 as well as 29, for unlawful possession of the firearm believed to have been used in the murder.

According to information regarding the fatal incident, police were informed that Mdeliswa heard a squabble between her brother and two men. She then went out to investigate the problem whereupon getting closer, one of the men snatched a firearm from his friend and shot her. The two men thereafter fled the scene and police as well as medical personnel were immediately summoned where the victim was hospitalised but unfortunately died on 05 September 2020.

The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has welcomed the sterling work done by the Detectives from Evander as well as Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Northern Region Task Team who assisted each other in arresting the suspects. “We are glad that the suspects have been arrested including the alleged murderer. We also believe that at least the arrest will bring comfort to the family as they will be able to find closure on the matter. It is my pleasure to also commend the good work done by both teams in the apprehension of the suspects,” said General Zuma.

Meanwhile the three suspects will appear at the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 14 September 2020.

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Police arrested the 27-year-old man on Friday, 11 September and he was charged with murder.EVANDER – The suspected killer of Thandeka Mdeliswa has been arrested.

Police arrested the 27-year-old man on Friday, 11 September and he was charged with murder.

Two other suspects, aged 24 and 29, were also arrested for the unlawful possession of a firearm believed to have been used in the murder.

Thandeka died on Saturday, 5 September after she was shot at her home.

According to the police they were informed that Thandeka heard a squabble between her brother and two men.

She allegedly went out to investigate what was happening.

The suspect snatched a firearm from his friend and shot her.

The two suspects fled the scene. The three suspects will appear at the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 14 September.

Thendeka will be buried today in Evander.

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The Mpumalanga police have arrested three suspects linked to the murder of well-known actress Thandeka Mdeliswa.

The 34-year-old, who played the role of Khanya Hlophe in the television soapie IKANI was shot outside her Evander home last Thursday.

According to the statement issued by police, the police were informed that Mdeliswa heard a squabble between her brother and two men.

She then went out to investigate the problem whereupon getting closer, one of the men snatched a firearm from his friend and shot her.

Three suspects arrested over Thandeka Mdeliswa’s death. Last Thursday the nation was shocked and saddened by the death of lkani actress Thandeka Mdeliswa who plays the role of Khanye Hlophe on the show. The actress was shot outside her Evander home and she succumbed to the bullet wound.

Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said on the day of her untimely death Mdeliswa had some noise of disagreement between her brother and two other men. “She then went out to investigate the problem, whereupon getting closer, one of the men snatched a firearm from his friend and shot her,” said Hlathi.

After shooting the men the two men ex the scene. Even though police and medical team were quickly summoned Mdleliswa passed away on Saturday 5 September. The police began looking for the suspects ever since then fortunately they managed to arrest 3 suspects in connection with Mdleliswa’s shooting.

The three suspects which were apprehended are aged 24, 27 and 29 and they are going to be charged with murder as well as unlawful possession of a firearm. Let Gen Mondli Zuma who is the provincial police commioner of Mpumalanga applauded officials for the quick apprehension of the suspects.
“We are glad that the suspects have been arrested, including the alleged murderer.We also believe that at least the arrest will bring comfort to the family as they will be able to find closure on the matter.
“It is my pleasure to also commend the good work done by both teams in the apprehension of the suspects,” said Zuma. The three suspects are set to appear in the Evander Magistrates court on Monday.

Zuma went on to say “We also believe that at least the arrest will bring comfort to the family, as they will be able to find closure on the matter,”Dont forget to like comment and share.