WESTERN CAPE - The Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Bellville have made yet another arrest in connection with the murder of Loyiso Mabandla. The Hawks have successfully traced and arrested a 38 year old suspect in Katlehong, Gauteng 13 November 2023. He is expected to appear in Pretoria Central Magistrates court on 14 November 2023.
His arrest emanates from an incident that happened on 17 April 2023 where Mabandla was killed in a hail of bullets at Philippi railway station. It is believed that Mabandla was targeted for his role in talks to clear Metrorail's Central Line, where families had built their homes.
The Hawks have since arrested the first suspect Zukisa Tshabile(38) on 27 October 2023 for the murder of Mabandla. He had made a court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates court and the matter was remanded until 15 February 2024 for further investigation.
The Hawks Provincial Head, Major General Makgato has lauded the team for the intensive investigation and the strides they have made to bring the perpetrators before the court of law.