Two men, aged 26 and 32, were arrested last week for the murder of Sammy Mqadi, the 24-year-old woman whose decomposing body was found in bushes in Umbogintwini last month.
The 32-year-old suspect was arrested for murder and the second suspect for possession of suspected stolen property and theft after he was found in possession Sammy’s cellphone. The suspect pointed out where her body was found dumped on 25 September, wrapped in a blanket.
The day before Bhekithemba police put out an appeal for assistance from the members of the community with regards to the missing woman from AA section in Umlazi. She was last seen on 20 September, wearing blue denim jeans, a white T-shirt, white jersey and navy sandals.
A case of murder was opened at Amanzimtoti police station for investigation and the suspects appeared in the Amanzimtoti Magistrates Court on Friday, 11 October.
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