Media Statement from KwaZulu Natal Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

It is alleged on Saturday, 21 March 2015 at 10:55, Mbongeni Mzobe (35) was assaulted by members of the community in Thembeni after they accused him of committing theft in the area. He was taken to hospital for medical attention where he later succumbed to his injuries. A case of murder was opened for investigation at KwaDukuza SAPS.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni condemned the killing of Mzobe. “We want to once again discourage people from taking the law into their own hands and caution that those found to be breaking the law will be prosecuted. We urge members of the community to work together with the police by providing information with regards to the suspects involved in this murder so that they can be arrested. Whilst we welcome greater community involvement in the fight against crime, we appeal to our citizens to hand over those that have been found committing crimes to police so that our courts can pass an appropriate sentence that fits the crime,” she said.

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