South African police have released one of three people arrested over the weekend in connection with the murder of Jabulile Ntimba, whose body was found at a development site in Villa Liza. The release was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Lt General Tebello Mosiki. According to Mosiki, the third suspect was let go due to lack of evidence against him and the 48-hour policy, which prohibits keeping a person in police custody without charging them.
Ntimba's body was discovered last Thursday during the ongoing investigation into the killing of nine women in Ekurhuleni over the last two months. The police have been working to establish a link between Ntimba's murder and the other eight reported deaths. Mosiki stated that the police are still making follow-up investigations to determine if Ntimba's murder is connected to any of the other cases.
Two women, Fortunate Masilela and Tsakane Msithini, and a man were arrested by the Gauteng murder and robbery unit over the weekend in relation to Ntimba's murder. The two women appeared briefly in the Boksburg magistrate's court on Monday, facing charges of murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice. The court ruled that photos of the suspects cannot be published, as it would jeopardize the ongoing police investigation.
Masilela and Msithini were remanded in custody until October 1 for a formal bail application. The police believe that Ntimba's death may be linked to a love triangle, according to a previous report. The motive behind the killings is still being investigated, and the police are working to gather more evidence.
The release of one of the suspects has raised concerns about the progress of the investigation. However, Mosiki assured that the police are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. The police have been under pressure to solve the case, given the high number of victims and the public outcry.
The Ekurhuleni serial killings case has sparked widespread outrage and fear in the community. The police have been urged to work efficiently to bring the perpetrators to justice and to provide support to the families of the victims. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The case will continue to be monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The police are committed to solving the case and bringing closure to the families of the victims. The community is on high alert, and the police are working to restore a sense of safety and security in the area.
Key points
- Two women, Fortunate Masilela and Tsakane Msithini, have been charged with Ntimba's murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
- The police are still investigating a possible link between Ntimba's murder and the other eight reported deaths in Ekurhuleni.
- One of the three suspects arrested over the weekend has been released due to lack of evidence and the 48-hour policy.
