Two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old medical student, identified as Wiseman Mthunzi Zwane who was about to complete his clinical training at Free State University. One of the suspects, aged 18 appeared at the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on 11 July 2022 facing the said charges. However, the other suspect, aged 17 will appear in court soon.
According to the information, on Wednesday, 06 July 2022, members of the community found the victim’s body in a river at Nhlazatshe with stab wounds and then alerted the police.
On Friday 08 July 2022, the police at Elukwatini were led to the suspects after conducting their investigation. The police followed up on some leads and firstly arrested the 18-year-old suspect at Nhlazatshe while the second suspect (a 17-year-old minor) is currently under police guard in hospital after being apparently assaulted by members of the community prior to his arrest.
Police cannot rule out the possibility of making more arrests in this matter as the investigation progresses. During the court appearance, the matter was postponed until 19 July 2022 for a formal bail application.
