Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

EASTERN CAPE - SAPS Bityi members swiftly arrested two suspects for the alleged murder of a 41-year-old man who was stabbed to death during the early hours of Friday morning, 14 October 2022.

 Police found the lifeless body of the victim at Ngxoki locality at Mthentu A/A. He sustained several stab wounds on the upper body.

Immediate follow up investigation, led to the arrest of the two suspects, aged between 21-31 years old.

It is suspected that the motive for the murder is that of revenge between the suspects and the victim.

Suspects are expected to appear in the Bityi magistrate court on Monday, 17 October 2022.
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