The Gauteng task team for political murders has apprehended a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of EFF member Monica Dube. According to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, national police spokesperson, the suspect was arrested on Tuesday evening after investigators linked him to the crime. The arrest follows an intelligence-driven investigation that led to the suspect's identification.
Monica Dube, 44, was shot dead at her home in Wallmannsthal on June 13. According to reports, armed men gained access to the house through a window and shot her in her bedroom while her children were present. Dube had previously survived a shooting attack earlier this year and spent several weeks in intensive care. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her murder.
The arrested suspect is expected to appear in the Cullinan Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. This is the second arrest made in connection with Dube's murder, following the arrest of Sipho Mahlangu in July. Mahlangu has appeared several times in the Cullinan Magistrates' Court and is still in police custody. The police's investigation into Dube's murder is ongoing.
The task team for political murders is handling the investigation into Dube's murder. According to Mathe, the team has been working to identify and apprehend suspects in connection with the crime. The police are urging anyone with information about the murder to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Dube's murder has been widely condemned, and the EFF has called for those responsible to be brought to justice. The party has been working closely with the police to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. The arrest of the second suspect is seen as a significant breakthrough in the case.
The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dube's murder and are working to identify any other suspects who may be involved. The community has been urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may assist with the investigation. The police are committed to solving the case and bringing those responsible to justice.
The arrest of the second suspect is a significant development in the case, and the police are hopeful that it will lead to further breakthroughs. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to ensure that justice is served for Dube and her family. The case has highlighted the need for greater protection for politicians and activists in South Africa.
Key points
- A second suspect, 39, has been arrested in connection with the murder of EFF member Monica Dube.
- The suspect was arrested on Tuesday evening after investigators linked him to the crime.
- The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Dube's murder and are working to identify any other suspects who may be involved.
