Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the National Commissioner

PRETORIA - The SAPS acknowledges and understands that this is a very sensitive matter, and we would like to assure affected families and the public that in the past year we have spent countless hours and endless manpower on tracing those behind these murders. We have a dedicated team of specialists, seasoned detectives, analysts, technicians working closely with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in KZN. It is important to highlight that this is a prosecution driven investigation.

We have gathered critical evidence. From what has been communicated. We have made progress, we have positive evidence linking identified suspects, others are in custody related to other matters. Others are on the run, and the team is hot on their heels.

We are aware of limited communication with the affected families, the investigation is at a very sensitive stage and we have therefore taken the decision to limit all communication related to this matter.  The limited communication was not at all intended to undermine any of the affected families. We will however endeavour to improve on this in the near future.
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