No updates yet in the murder of Mshengu

Mabuza, known to many as Mshengu, was shot and killed in broad daylight while sitting in his car near in Hazyview on June 17.

It has been three weeks since the public execution of alleged rhino kingpin Petros Sydney Mabuza, however police say they have not yet made any arrests.

Soon after news of his death broke, social media was flooded with comments from residents in the Lowveld speculating that there could be more violence to come in retaliation to his death, however police have not connected any incidents of violence in the area to his murder.

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Brig Leonard Hlathi, provincial SAPS spokesperson, said investigations were ongoing and no arrests had yet been made.

Mabuza was laid to rest on June 27 in Marite, just outside of Hazyview.

The funeral was held amid a massive police presence, but was peaceful despite anticipation of potential violence.

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