By Agreement Mabunda
NAMAKGALE, MAKHUSHANE VILLAGE -A man suspected to be linked with the disappearance of the missing man killed in a mob justice-related attack at Kanana section in Makhushane village under Namakgale policing precinct on Sunday 14 April 2024 at about 06:20.
The police were alerted about a person who was brought to the Head man’s residence by some community members after he was severely assaulted
Emergency Services were called, and they declared the victim dead on the scene.
Preliminary information revealed that the community members mobilised after they suspected that the deceased (who might be in his late 40s) was involved in the disappearance of Isaac Ishmael Mbetheni,(44), who went missing last month on 30 March.
The victim reportedly went to the dumping site in Phalaborwa to look for scrap metal but never returned home.
The mob assaulted and forced the deceased to the dumping site as they alleged he was the last person to be seen with the missing man.
When they failed to locate the missing man, they left the deceased at the Head man’s residence. He thereafter collapsed and died.
Police have opened a case of murder, the deceased was identified as Given Mathebula.
The Provincial Commissioner has ordered an immediate probe into the murder.
Anyone with information that can assist in locating the missing man or the apprehension of the suspects can contact Sergeant Raymond Shipalane on 071 033 6531 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station or use MySAPS App.
