Police in Eshowe have launched a manhunt for a man who is believed to be the mastermind behind the killing of three family members and the attempted murder of three others which happened at eMtilombo in Eshowe on 12 April 2023.
The Eshowe Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Sicelo Dambayi Sikakane on 17 April 2023. Sikakane and Thuthukani Mthethwa are alleged to have entered the residence of the Mkhize family and asked for Nduduzo Nkonzo Mkhize (27). An argument reportedly ensued and Sikakane produced a firearm. Nduduzo reportedly ran back into the house and the two suspects followed him and subsequently fatally shot him, together with Nokuphiwe Thembekile Mkhize (32) and 14-year-old Muzikayise Anele Mkhize who were in the house. Three other family members were also shot at but survived.
Mthethwa (34) was arrested the following morning and has already appeared in court where he was remanded in custody. He will be back in the dock on Friday, 28 April 2023.
Sikakane is believed to be hiding in one of the hostels in Johannesburg and anyone who might have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Detective Commander of Eshowe, Lieutenant Colonel Thokozani Mkhabela on 035 473 4211/ 082 376 3129 or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App.