By OBAKENG AMJE
A man (42) who allegedly kidnapped and killed Pauline Nkanyane (55) is expected to appear in Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on Monday. It is alleged that the suspect allegedly kidnapped Nkanyane, who was on her way to work at Swartklip Mine, in Manamakgoteng village, outside Mogwase in the early hours of Sunday morning (21 January 2024).
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said, the investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly drove to Acornhoek in Mpumalanga with the victim, whose vehicle was found in Manamakgoteng. Mokgwabone further said as a result, a missing person inquiry was registered, but changed to kidnapping after the suspect demanded a ransom.
“Upon realising that the ransom plan was failing, the suspect allegedly killed the victim, whose body was found by a passer-by along the R36 road in Moraba village between JJ Strydom tunnel and Ohringstad in Limpopo Province on 25 January 2024.
“A crime intelligence-driven operation by Mogwase Detectives and the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit led to the arrest of the suspect in Acornhoek in Mpumalanga on 27 January 2024 for kidnapping. The police found the suspect in possession of a 9mm pistol with a filed-off serial number,” he said.
Mokgwabone added that the police cannot rule out the possibility of effecting more arrests.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the entire team for their dedication. Kwena also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family and relatives and assured them that, the police will continue to work hard to ensure that justice is served.
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