Police searching for suspect accused of double murder

Western Cape police have launched an intensive search for a suspect wanted for an alleged double murder and attempted murder.

On 31 December, the gunman accosted a couple who were sleeping in their home at Greenpark informal settlement, Mfuleni, near Cape Town.

The gunman, who has been identified as “Mandla”, allegedly opened fire on the couple, killing a 33-year-old man and wounding his girlfriend.

The woman is currently in hospital.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said on 1 January around 16:00, the suspect allegedly also opened fire on a group of boys along Theescombie Street in Wesbank.

A 13-year-old boy was shot dead.

“The suspect is believed to be either hiding in Wesbank, Delft and [sic] Mitchells Plain. He is known as Mandla. Anyone who has information that can assist with the investigation is requested to contact detective Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Thebus on 082 3347486,” Rwexana said.

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