Mbombela (Nelspruit) – Wanted cash-in-transit and murder suspect 29-year-old Zola Martin Mnisi has handed himself over to authorities.
Mnisi was brought before the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court on Monday, (9 October 2023), after he handed himself to the Hawks.
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Mnisi is accused of the murder of a Fidelity Security Officer during a cash-in-transit robbery at Kabokweni.
The case was postponed to Thursday, (12 October 2023).
The accused was remanded in custody.
Mpumalanga Hawks spokesperson Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said Mnisi is still to appear in court for the White River and Malelane cases, respectively.
Captain Sekgotodi said during the investigation, it was discovered that Mnisi was also linked to the following cases:
- Kabokweni murder of Fidelity security guard and cash in transit robbery in April 2023.
- White River murder of G4S security guard and cash in transit robbery in July 2023.
- Malelane cash in transit robbery in August 2023.
“Mnisi and his co-accused 31-year-old Mpendulo Absima Hassane were first linked to a cash in transit robbery, which happened on 11 August 2023, in Malelane,”‘ said Captain Sekgotodi.
“Hassane is urged to do likewise and hand himself over to the police.”
Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Gerber said no stone will be left unturned in tracing and arresting suspects.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hassane is urged to contact the Investigating officer, Warrant Officer De Lange, on 071481 2815.
Information received will be dealt with in confidence.
